Federal Judge Rules for Homeowners in Chinese Drywall Trial
It's official: Chinese drywall attacks and severely damages copper and silver components of homes where the drywall is installed, and to correct the problem, all the drywall in the home must be removed and replaced, along with wiring, plumbing, air conditioning equipment (including ductwork), and interior finish components such as ... more
Senate Log-Jam Throws Flood Insurance Into Limbo
It's official: Chinese drywall attacks and severely damages copper and silver components of homes where the drywall is installed, and to correct the problem, all the drywall in the home must be removed and replaced, along with wiring, plumbing, air conditioning equipment (including ductwork), and interior finish components such as ... more
Margin of Safety: For Oceanfront Homes, Think "Up"
The lessons of Hurricanes Ike, Gustav, and Katrina — Gulf of Mexico storms where surge flooding, rather than wind, was the dominant cause of damage — were a major focus of interest at this spring's 2010 National Hurricane Conference in Orlando, Florida (March 29th - April 2). Ike's destruction, in ... more
New Roofing Underlayment Offers Light Weight, Good Traction
Coastal roofers may want to take a look at the newest contestant in the expanding world of synthetic underlayments: a membrane combining woven and non-woven polypropylene, with a fuzzy, slip-resistant walking surface, that calls itself "Opus Roof Blanket." The new fabric comes from Propex, a company with extensive experience in ... more
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