12/14/2019 0 Comments Building Hurricane-Resistant HomesAccomplished builder and certified general contractor Scott Buescher is based in Melbourne, Florida, where he serves as chief operating officer of Mercedes Homes, LLC. After co-founding the Florida company in 1983, Scott Buescher took Mercedes from its humble beginnings to become the second-largest private builder in the United States.
Building in Florida means hurricanes will always be a concern. Hurricane-proof homes must be able to stand extremely high winds, since the storms often boast wind speeds between 70 and 160 mph. Since experts note that any wind above 50 mph has the potential to cause some kind of structural damage, it’s no surprise that a hurricane is almost guaranteed to damage the structure. Certain materials stand up better than others. Some of the most stable homes are built from concrete or steel. Roof design also can help prevent hurricane damage. Sloped hip roofs and ridge vents help immensely with directing wind away from the home, and a foam sealant beneath the roof also can protect from high winds. Some builders make homes that redirect winds rather than attempting to resist them. Certain shapes and roof structures help deflect the wind away, reducing its impact on the home.
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