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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE
Learn why the Hurricane Construction Project came to be, and what it wants to accomplish. |
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| GETTING STARTED: HOW TO USE THIS GUIDEBOOK |
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Step 1: Determine which federal, state, and local building codes or regulations apply |
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Step 2: Determine wind requirements for the site |
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Step 3: Determine relevant flood zone designation for the site. |
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Step 4: Choose prescriptive or performance design |
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Step 5: Check building plans and specifications to ensure key issues in this guide are addressed |
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| BUILDING A HURRICANE RESISTANT FOUNDATION |
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Select the foundation type |
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Elevate habitable spaces and critical services above DFE |
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Resist flood (water) forces |
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Resist wind forces |
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Control termite and mold |
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| WALLS THAT DO MORE THAN JUST HOLD UP THE CEILING |
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Maintain the load path |
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Uplift resisting hardware |
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Holddowns |
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Brace wood and steel frame walls |
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Stabilize gable end walls |
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Keep the rain out |
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Prepare for projectiles |
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Tips for durable trim |
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