How a condo is designed can make or break if a future resident wishes to move there. From the outside of the high-rise condominium to the inside, the overall appearance is what can push a person to sign the dotted…
When undertaking a building project in South Florida, it is important that you use impact resistant windows. Florida is among the states that are worst hit by the annual Atlantic hurricane season that starts around June 1 and ends on…
You notice there is something in the air. You analyze how the humidity and the heat are rising. Curiously, you look back at your calendar and then you put the clues together. Summer awakened and so follows hurricane season. Hurricane…
When it comes to hurricane protection. Some Florida residents swear by impact windows. Others stand behind shutters as the best form of defense. Which one should you choose? Here’s everything you need to know in order to decide whether impact…
Hurricanes are a major natural disaster for the Caribbean. This year, experts are predicting at least 16 storms and up to four severe hurricanes that have a category three to five rating. The most powerful Atlantic hurricane in recorded history…
Now that spring is here, it’s important to make sure that you’re fully prepared for when the hurricane season arrives from June through November. In Florida, homes are required to have impact resistant windows and doors in order to meet…
Before a big storm, more big retailers are ordering mass amounts of an unexpected food product: strawberry Pop-Tarts. According to The New York Times, store officials reported record sales of strawberry Pop-Tarts during hurricane seasons. Why Pop-Tarts? The sugary treat…
Owning a property in Florida comes with its own set of advantages and problems. Despite some of the unique challenges of owning a piece of property in this area, there is no shortage of informative resources for property owners in…
Hurricane Irma is one of the most devastating hurricanes to happen in recent times because it damaged 90% of the buildings in Barbuda and 60% of the population in this region was left homeless by this hurricane. People living in…
According to the Florida Building Code, all buildings need to be recertified every 40 years to ensure both structural and electrical integrity. Of course, Florida is prone to extreme weather conditions, such as hurricanes, so these inspections are necessary for…
