Pure Sulfur May Be Culprit in Chinese Drywall Problem
Pure Sulfur May Be Culprit in Chinese Drywall Problem Scientists addressing an early November conference in Tampa, Florida, on defective Chinese drywall have offered a more detailed explanation of why the material produces gases that corrode copper elements in buildings, such as wiring and air conditioner coils. According to reporters ... more
A Line in the Sand
A Line in the Sand U.S. Supreme Court to Hear Florida Beach Case The United States Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case brought by Florida beachfront property owners challenging the details of Florida's beach nourishment program. At issue is who owns the land newly created when a county ... more
Lessons from Ike: Protecting Openings
Lessons from Ike: Protecting Openings Last issue , Coastal Connection discussed the Institute for Business and Home Safety's recommendations for improvements to roofs, as presented in the IBHS report "Hurricane Ike: Nature's Force vs. Structural Strength ". In this issue, we take a look at the Institute's "Tier 2"recommendations for ... more
Planning for Rising Seas: Can Wetlands Retreat
Planning for Rising Seas: Can Wetlands Retreat Climate scientists predict a rise in sea level of a meter or more, over the next 50 or 100 years. The change is predicted to create a variety of problems for the coasts, and for coastal land use policy. One important question, according ... more
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