Homes With Affordable Concrete Walls May Be the Best Approach to Withstanding Hurricanes

Affordable homes in Florida Panhandle built with reinforced concrete walls, impact-resistant windows, and standing-seam metal roofs are hurricane-resistant. The ConcreWall system, meeting FORTIFIED standards, reduces insurance premiums through wind and fire resistance. Costs are higher but pay off with lower premiums and energy bills....

Affordable homes in Florida Panhandle built with reinforced concrete walls, impact-resistant windows, and standing-seam metal roofs are hurricane-resistant. The ConcreWall system, meeting FORTIFIED standards, reduces insurance premiums through wind and fire resistance. Costs are higher but pay off with lower premiums and energy bills....