Fortified House vs Standard Construction

The Institute for Business & Home Safety - ( http://www.disastersafety.org ) has posted information and a video of their wind-tested Home Construction models to highlight the difference between building a home applying ONLY the MINIMUM Building Code, versus building with a long-term strategy of Safety & Quality in mind.

Of course, architects and engineers who design structures with "Best Practices" in mind (and not a short-cut mindset of building only to meet the minimum code required), have generally also designed structures that not only stand up better to more harsh weather extremes, but said structures tend to also be more energy efficient, cheaper to maintain, and last longer between maintenance cycles (i.e. have a better ROI.)

Often, these "additional" construction measures that take a low-quality Builder track-home (like those cookie cutter suburban vinyl clad homes) to a safer, higher quality (and value) home amount to no more than 3-5% more in (construction) costs up front.   That three percent differential is the BEST insurance and the low-cost way to increase VALUE (and equity) in most any property (over the long term.)  This kind of investment in quality construction (and engineering) is the least expensive way to insure your family's safety.  I mean, your most valuable asset-- your family, is taking up space in this structure. Wouldn't you want the place where your family rests their heads to be a safe, quality built structure -- for the cost of one midlevel bathroom upgrade?

What is more important:  that $10K in high tech audi/video equipment and the granite counters? or the ability of your home not to blow away in a high wind, flood  or hurricane?  

Educate yourself on the differences that matter (between quality safe construction, vs low-end cookie cutter developer homes.)  Hire an architect to make sure your home surpasses the  "code minimum" offered by most home builders & housing developers.

Also see the NBC / MSNBC News Report on this Story - http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/39749066/ns/weather/

Stop buying low-quality real estate that is all sizzle no steak.  You family's lives could depend on it.

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Manufactured Homes receive the an overall HUD is the certificate of approval direct from the factory; they install a little red to the metal tag on the outside of the home to state this fact. However, since not to be the all mobile homes involve an the loan to be sold, many are not the installed on a permanent foundation.

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— belinda2010
Certainly, safety of your loved one is far more important than looking to save some money. Going for short cuts will surely some time and money of yours, but it will leave a threat in safety of your family members.

There are some ways, by which you can build a safe and secure home, without having to pay more or taking too much burden. To get this service, you can contact a good architect, who will resolve your issues of finding what you desire, and deserve.

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— cvgic
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