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To: Lorianne

Well, yes, they are built to withstand hurricanes, at least in NC they are, that’s one reason why they’re up on “stilts” or pilings, so storm surge and overwash will pass beneath the house. Roof tie-downs, high impact windows, general requirements for shear walls, etc.


59 posted on 08/29/2017 7:58:04 PM PDT by RegulatorCountry
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To: RegulatorCountry

Still has to be anchored to something underneath, and that can get expensive depending how far down you have to go. Scouring can undermine the foundation under the posts in severe currents/waves.

Yes, doable if you have $$$, but not at the price point of hundreds of thousands of ordinary houses such as in Houston which are much more cheaply built.


65 posted on 08/29/2017 9:56:03 PM PDT by Lorianne
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