What does disaster-resistant housing look like? It may look just like the house next door, but behind the facade the building science is far superior. While the details vary, depending on the most likely hazards, the principal is the same: engineer the structure to stand firm as water and wind pass by. Green Builder’s strategic defense guide for building and preparing new and existing properties to withstand nature's fury explains the building science and materials behind buildings that survive. For more details, read on.
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