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Coastal Contractor September 2006

September 2006

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Review: Strong, Safe, Foundations
by Clayton DeKorne
Faced with an unprecedented coastal reconstruction need post-Katrina, the mitigation arm of the Federal Emergency Management Agency has released FEMA 550, Recommended Residential Construction for the Gulf Coast: Building on Strong and Safe Foundations. This must-have document for coastal building professionals sets a new standard for practical engineering guidelines. We look at what's included and what it means for builders.
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Perfect Storm Flashing
by Mike Sloggatt
Working on Long Island, remodeling contractor Mike Sloggatt has to prepare homes to weather the occasional nor'easter. So when it comes to installing windows and doors, he's not afraid of overkill. Here, he details the flashing routine he typically employs to create a drainable, water-resistant assembly that works (no callbacks).
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Tile Roofs for Hurricane Zones
by Charles Wardell
One of the most common problems found in the aftermath of hurricanes Frances, Charley, and Ivan was failure of the roofing system. The tile industry responded to the problem with new design criteria and installation details, which have since been added to the Florida Building Code. Charles Wardell sums up the guidelines for best practice, including new hip and ridge requirements, and sheds light on what installers may need to know with the even tougher codes to come.
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Interview: All in One
by Ted Cushman
Design/build contractor Andrew DiGiammo specializes in high-end custom coastal projects around Providence, R.I., and Fall River, Mass. He discusses the advantages - for clients and for his company - in being both the architect and builder, and examines the different challenges of residential and commercial work.
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Departments

From the Editor
by Clayton DeKorne
One Year After
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Letters
Ventilation Fan Sources - Detailing Crawlspaces - Mold Remediation
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Breakline
by Aaron Hoover
Water Woes
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Soundings
Building on Ledge - Erosion of Light-Commercial Property
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Products
Low-Maintenance Railing - Speedy Anchor - Durable Decks - Shelter from the Storm - Faster Fastening - Revolutionary Roof - Synthetic Underlayment - Maximum Opening - Pristine Trim - Competing Compressors
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Backdoor
by Aaron Hoover
Blown Apart
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