Guest Editorial
The 2004 hurricanes brought catastrophe, but much of the damage could have been prevented Read more
Evaluating OSB for Coastal Roofs
After Hurricane Andrew, Florida code advisers ruled OSB sheathing inferior to plywood. Was this judgment too hasty? Here's what the experts say. Read more
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Smart Vapor Retarder, Flip-Up Floodgate, High-Tech Patio Doors, Sure Finishes, See-Through Deck Balusters, Mold-Resistant Coating, Trex Report, Tough Landscape Lighting Read more
Speccing Windows in High-Wind Zones
In regions vulnerable to wind-borne debris and hurricane-force winds, the code offers more than one way for coastal builders to comply with new impact-resistance rules. Read more
Interview: Storm Rapport
Robert Criner, president of Criner Construction Co. in Yorktown, Va., had been in the residential remodeling business for more than 25 years when Hurricane Isabel hit in 2003 and brought everything to a thudding halt. He offers a few insights for coastal contractors on how to manage client relationships and carry out business in the aftermath of a devastating hurricane. Read more
Painting the Coastal Home
Exterior paint takes a beating from intense sun and salt spray, and the demands of Read more
