#142: How can you build—or rebuild—homes to survive hurricanes?

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🗓️ 26 October 2018

⏱️ 62 minutes

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After following up with a professional inspector's response to last week's discussion on home inspections, Patrick, Matt, and Rob share their findings on what makes some houses more stormproof than others, and where homeowners can go for help when rebuilding after a hurricane. They also take a stab at suggesting the best practices for insulating and air-sealing a floor that separates living space above from an unheated garage below.

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