Written by: Matt Oblinsky, PE, Director of Engineering for Deltec Homes Leigha Dickens, HERS, Green Building and Sustainability Manager for Deltec Homes Steve Linton, LEED AP, President for Deltec Homes In the first two articles in this series, we explored the general way that high winds can damage homes…
Category: Hurricane Resistant
With hurricane season upon us, it is more important than ever for homeowners to prepare their abodes for hurricane-force winds, tropical storms and possible flooding. Starting from the ground up to design a home that resists hurricane-force winds is the ideal option, but for existing homes there are still…
In a world with a changing climate, how we design our homes matters. Reduced environmental impact has long been a huge focus of sustainable, or “green” building. Yet our homes are also critical in protecting us from the environment when that environment turns harsh. Shelter is one of our…
Matt Oblinsky, PE, Director of Engineering for Deltec Homes Steve Linton, President for Deltec Homes The intensity of recent hurricanes such as Dorian, Michael, Irma, and Harvey has increased our awareness of the raw power of the forces of nature. When combined with the measured effects of climate change…
The devastation in the Bahamas from Hurricane Dorian is truly heartbreaking. The primary reason for building homes the way we do is to keep our homeowners safe during catastrophic storms like Dorian was. We’re extremely grateful that all of the homeowners we have spoken to are all safe and…
When a hurricane forms and the trajectory is forecast, everything goes into high gear. Planning and preparing for the next hurricane is something best done ahead of time. Below are some important tips and guidelines that we have collected from FEMA to help you prepare. Ready.gov is a great…
Hurricane Matthew devastated the Caribbean and coasts of Florida, Georgia, South Carolina & North Carolina. We had about 100 Deltec homeowners in its path & have reached out to all of them. Thankfully, everyone we spoke to is safe and sound. Thousands of people on the East Coast, however,…