Hurricane-proof windows use reinforced frames and impact-resistant glass treated with a layer of polyvinyl butyral (PVB) or ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA). These windows can withstand winds up to ...

Imagine owning a Florida home in Hurricane ... Even the solar panels are fixed to the roof so they are protected from extreme winds and highly resistant to being blown off. After all, what good ...

That's because their community was purpose-built with hurricane-resistant features that allowed ... Each home is equipped with solar panels, which put power back into the energy grid.

There are many ways to make homes more resistant to damage. Here's a breakdown of some key strategies: Roof: This is the most vulnerable part of your house. Use hurricane straps or clips to ...

Residents adversely affected by storms at the Maluti-A-Phofung local municipality in Harrismith in the Free State are unhappy that mayor Malekola Melato delivered plastics to cover their damaged ...

The homeowners believe their decision to engineer their home to be hurricane-resistant played a big part in its survival. Here is what they did. Hurricane risk is a fact of life for Florida ...

Because of the fierceness and unpredictability of nature, there's no such thing as a hurricane ... plastic bottles, which ...

As hurricane season approaches ... or using flood-resistant construction techniques. Additionally, elevating critical utilities like electrical panels, HVAC systems, and water heaters will ...

Hurricane Milton is the 10th Category 3 hurricane to hit the U.S. Gulf Coast since 2017. (Image via Getty) A car owner's recent video of him shielding his Chevrolet Corvette from Hurricane Milton ...

Manatee County officials also described the jail as “hurricane-rated,” while Pinellas County officials cited the logistical challenge of moving 3,100 inmates from the facility during the storm ...

such as installing storm shutters or hurricane-resistant laminated glass windows and doors. A windstorm insurance policy may be different than a hurricane insurance policy. With a windstorm ...