Here's what a hurricane-proof home looks like

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Meg Farris gets a look at a 'hurricane-resistant' home.

Her house is on pilings with springs that rise and fall in water, so the foundation won’t crack, or the house won’t float away. There’s specially treated Hardie Board siding that won’t break apart and resists moisture. That also has another benefit.

“This is a termite free house. Termites will come here and be very disappointed,” she said.

The windows won’t break either. Kathey even tried to break one with a hammer. She says this also means there is no need for burglar bars. The roof has curves on the edges to there is no need for gutters and down spouts. The air conditioning unit is also raised on a platform that is made of water resistant material.

Inside the sheetrock is paperless and resists moisture. Kathey says a hard foam rubber was sprayed underneath it. The wood floors are made of bamboo so they won’t warp when wet.

This Green Dream house also keeps her heating and cooling costs down.

“And all this is volunteer work. We didn’t spend a dime for this.” She also added that her insurance is discounted.

During Hurricane Ida, Kathey didn’t have the usual pre-hurricane anxiety.
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Such a beautiful home for a very desrving person.

Imeraldgyrl
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there is. Look to Acadiana. They have been building them since 1790s. Build like we are who we are and have been - not like we are the rest of the USA.

Also, the generator comments: "I got a generator from my nanc taut and spent all day working on it and it was like 'yauh yauh yauh' - can't I just rig up some duct tape and PVC piping to the kitchen window?"

SeanBourg
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Why the Hurricanes are getting more intense?

jazaye
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Can we please stop people from building homes in hurricane zones?

nickpapageorgio