Chinese Drywall Problem Spreads Along Gulf Coast
Chinese Drywall Problem Spreads Along Gulf Coast~ Florida's Chinese drywall problem continued to fester in late March and early April. And the defective drywall also has been cropping up in other Gulf Coast states, including Mississippi and Louisiana. In Florida, Governor Charlie Crist has requested Federal help with investigations. In ... more
Alabama and Texas Grapple with Coastal Insurance
Alabama and Texas Grapple with Coastal Insurance~ A Sabine Pass, Texas, house gets a ten-foot elevation retrofit in February. Rebuilding efforts in Texas are complicated by a fiscal crisis in the state's homeowners' insurance program for coastal residents. Photo by Mike Moore/FEMA As hurricane season approaches, the politics of coastal ... more
In Maryland, a Push for Better Septic Systems
In Maryland, a Push for Better Septic Systems~ Coastal environments, almost by definition, are sensitive ecosystems. One of the biggest threats to the coastline's health is sewage. Even widely separated houses can cause harmful pollution to estuaries and bays if their septic systems don't perform well. In Maryland, the state's ... more
Mimicking Nature, Sto Offers a Self-Cleaning Coating
Mimicking Nature, Sto Offers a Self-Cleaning Coating~ Wind-blown rain is everywhere in coastal regions. So, too, is wind-blown dirt. And the combination, typically, is an accumulation of grime that runs in streaks down any exposed wall face. It's one of the reasons why painted walls on coastal buildings, even if ... more
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