by The prognostics warn in the season of the Atlantic Hurricane 2025, which started on June 1st Over average yearAccording to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, which may produce up to 19 called storms and 5 main hurricanes. When storms become stronger and more common, a growing number of homeowners on the east and the golf coast follow a proactive approach.
In Crystal River, Florida, the home of Gene Tener stabs several times. In contrast to most others in the area, his home is round – a design that offers more than just panoramic views.
He said it initially thrown the neighbors’ curiosity, but the house had already endured six hurricanes in five years, including Hurricane HeleneA storm of category 4 that hit the golf coast in September. Studies from Climate Central show that the climate change caused by humans warms the heating of the sea water, which drives stronger and more intensive hurricanes. Stronger storms often lead to more damage and higher insurance rates.
The aerodynamic form of the Tener house is built to reduce wind pressure by 30%. Inner ventilation, such as spokes on a bicycle bike and distribute storm forces to keep the roof in place.
“They are worried that the wind is blowing off the roof,” Tener said about the main problems for every house during a hurricane. “They are worried about the rain. And they are worried about flooding.”
The house anchored deep into the ground and also contains flood slots to relieve the water pressure and protect the foundation. With these characteristics, the house is supposed to withstand 190 miles per hour of wind-a very strong hurricane in category 5.
“The inspector when he came and inspected, he says:” When we have a hurricane, I will come here, “said Tener.
Another kind of builder
The House of Tener was built by Deltec Homes, a family -run company based in Asheville, North Carolina. The company has built more than 5,000 houses around the world, many have been developed especially for resistance in extreme weather.
“We accept this great shape and combine with amazing materials,” said Matt Oblinsky, Lead Engineer from Deltec. The company estimates that its houses cost about 10% more than conventional construction work, but it is often much better in storms. “We are 99% successful,” said Oblinsky about the performance of the houses in former hurricanes. But he adds caution: “There is no hurricane-respectable home. We are very careful that this is a hurricane resistant.”
Test the limits
At the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety (IBHS) in South Carolina, the engineers are working on making both new and existing houses more resistant. With a massive wall of over 100 fans, the institute can simulate a hurricane in category 3 to test how well houses remain under intensive conditions.
Essentially, IBH’s houses build and then destroy them.
And we do everything in the name of science, “said Sarah Dillingham, senior meteorologist at IBHS.
The tests often show the weaknesses that can lead to catastrophic damage.
“Your roof is her first line of defense,” said Dillingham. “And it is what holds together in your house.”
It recommends storm-ready upgrades such as high impact windows, reinforced doors and decisive-winding garage doors. “Your garage door is her greatest opening of her house,” she said. “Because when the wind is in, it will find the weakest link.”
Long -term savings
For Tener, the investment in a storm -resistant house has also paid off financially. He even canceled his optional flood insurance to save him $ 12,000 a year.
“You put a little more money in and it takes forever,” he said. “It pays off in the long run.”
This story was produced in cooperation with Climate Central.
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