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Coastal Contractor Winter 2005

Winter 2005

Features

Speccing Windows in High-Wind Zones
by Ted Cushman
In regions vulnerable to wind-borne debris and hurricane-force winds, the code offers more than one way for coastal builders to comply with new impact-resistance rules.
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Interview: Storm Rapport
by Jim Gialamas
Robert Criner, president of Criner Construction Co. in Yorktown, Va., had been in the residential remodeling business for more than 25 years when Hurricane Isabel hit in 2003 and brought everything to a thudding halt. He offers a few insights for coastal contractors on how to manage client relationships and carry out business in the aftermath of a devastating hurricane.
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Evaluating OSB for Coastal Roofs
by Paul Fisette
After Hurricane Andrew, Florida code advisers ruled OSB sheathing inferior to plywood. Was this judgment too hasty? Here's what the experts say.
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Painting the Coastal Home
by Richard Conover
Exterior paint takes a beating from intense sun and salt spray, and the demands of
a high-end clientele is no picnic for the painter. Get the most out of a coastal paint job with these tips from a pro.
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Guest Editorial
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Breakline
The Four Furie's of 2004, Native Species Take Root, ACQ Wrap-Up
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Design: Patterns in Wood
by David Bentley and Elizabeth Churchill
Patterns in Wood
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Soundings
Cooling Strategies, Fastening Roof Tile, How Shear Walls Work
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Products
Smart Vapor Retarder, Flip-Up Floodgate, High-Tech Patio Doors, Sure Finishes, See-Through Deck Balusters, Mold-Resistant Coating, Trex Report, Tough Landscape Lighting
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Backdoor: Green Meets Blue
by Charles Wardell
Green Meets Blue
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