. Coast watch. Marine resources; Oceanography; Coastal zone management; Coastal ecology. requiring storm shutters for windows and doors on all new homes built within 1,500 feet of the ocean. Several years ago, researchers from South Carolina and North Carolina Sea Grant, Clemson University and the Blue Sky Foundation designed a new type of plywood storm shutter for all homes. The shutters can be installed from the inside. "Storm shutters may not be the highest priority for hurricane retrofitting," says Rogers. "But as the wind-resistance of a building is improved, shutters becom
. Coast watch. Marine resources; Oceanography; Coastal zone management; Coastal ecology. requiring storm shutters for windows and doors on all new homes built within 1,500 feet of the ocean. Several years ago, researchers from South Carolina and North Carolina Sea Grant, Clemson University and the Blue Sky Foundation designed a new type of plywood storm shutter for all homes. The shutters can be installed from the inside. "Storm shutters may not be the highest priority for hurricane retrofitting," says Rogers. "But as the wind-resistance of a building is improved, shutters become a top priority in high-wind zones. For some homes, threatening sources of debris may make shutters the first priority," he says. The new style of shutters must be prefitted. Rogers emphasizes that no single technique will limit wind and water damage during storms. "Each house is different. What matters is finding the weakest components and looking for the most cost- effective priorities for each ; To minimize wind damage, Rogers advises homeowners to pay attention to connections — including using metal straps or hurricane clips rather than nails alone to secure the roof. Garages also can be problem zones in high winds. "The garage is one of the weakest points in the house for lateral wind forces," says Rogers. "The consequences of a door failure can be a greater structural threat than a loss of a window elsewhere in the ; His solution? Homeowners can install extra bracing and heavier tracks designed for high wind resistance. cover lost business income. In either case, the maximum limits do not include land values. In 1997, the legislature added a law to provide insurance coverage for windstorm and hail in coastal counties. In order to quality for the catastrophic coverage, the property owners must have additional property insurance written by. Since Fran, homeowners along the coast have better options for insurance coverage. Th
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