Question

1. summarize: remember the house from the start of the lesson? explain to the owners how you would rebuild their house to better survive a hurricane.

Explanation:

To rebuild the house for better hurricane survival, start with the foundation: use reinforced concrete or pilings to resist flooding and wind - induced uplift. For the walls, opt for impact - resistant materials like reinforced concrete or storm - rated wood framing with hurricane straps to connect walls to the foundation and roof. The roof should have a steep pitch to shed water and debris, and use impact - resistant shingles or metal roofing, along with hurricane - rated roof trusses and proper bracing. Windows and doors should be impact - resistant (e.g., hurricane - rated glass or shutters) to prevent wind and debris from entering and pressurizing the interior. Also, ensure proper drainage around the house to handle heavy rainfall, and trim or remove nearby trees that could fall on the house.

Answer:

To rebuild the house for better hurricane survival: 1. Foundation: Use reinforced concrete or pilings to resist flooding and uplift. 2. Walls: Employ impact - resistant materials (e.g., reinforced concrete, storm - rated wood with hurricane straps) to connect to foundation/roof. 3. Roof: Have a steep pitch, use impact - resistant shingles/metal roofing, and hurricane - rated trusses with bracing. 4. Windows/Doors: Install impact - resistant glass or shutters. 5. Drainage: Ensure proper drainage around the house. 6. Trees: Trim/remove nearby hazardous trees.