Hurricane Florence

Sassicaia · 09-13-2018, 02:57 PM

I was just watching a live came of the beach and saw a family walk buy Mom, Dad and kids probably 8-10 years old.

Amazing.

Dog Face Pony Soldier · 09-13-2018, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Ivan Ivanov

I've always wondered - why American build such flimsy homes, usually made of wood or plywood?
On the one hand, it is clear that a good climate allows you to do so. But on the other hand, in these places there are hurricanes and these hurricanes often destroy houses.
Why not build a normal house: made of brick, concrete, aerated concrete and so on?

Answer: Cost

A lot of Americans buy standardized home designs that are engineered to provide a lot of home for the money. When you get into custom home builders you'll see much more robust construction.

RickFLM4 · 09-13-2018, 07:34 PM

Even a concrete block constructed home, which is less susceptible in a storm than wood frame, can suffer destruction in a storm. Losing a roof or getting flooded from storm surge or localized flooding can cause major damage or even total loss. Building codes evolve and improve, but natural disaster-proofing a home is not financially feasible for all homes.

M_Six · 09-13-2018, 09:05 PM

Looks to be a bit wet there now.

https://radar.weather.gov/Conus/full_loop.php

kscarrol · 09-13-2018, 09:31 PM

Heard a woman on the radio, living near the coast, saying the had only lived there three years and were excited to ride out their first hurricane...

EDWYER · 09-14-2018, 05:17 PM

We are in the path. My garage is packed with patio shit. Beefed up the seals on my patio door. Hoping no flooding.

Hawkeye · 09-14-2018, 07:18 PM

FAKE NEWS!

https://www.facebook.com/ihypocrite/...7472744904174/

gonzo · 09-15-2018, 06:35 AM

^ not working.

Fake news you say?

Man, have they gone downhill.
Their official response was 'he was on slippery wet grass and obviously exhausted'.
Wha?

Haywood · 09-15-2018, 12:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gonzo

^ not working.

Fake news you say?

Man, have they gone downhill.
Their official response was 'he was on slippery wet grass and obviously exhausted'.
Wha?

That was pretty funny. TWC lives for this. It's like their Super Bowl so they tend to be over dramatic. But, this is a bad storm because of the stalling and all the rain. I'm just amazed how people refused to evacuate and then they're calling for help. Morons.

EDWYER · 09-18-2018, 08:49 PM

Got lucky no damage and had power all weekend. Couple pics of a what 72 hours of rain looked like... mini river formed in my neighbors backyard.

upstatedoc · 09-19-2018, 12:51 PM

Trump is down there now I think. Is he throwing around paper towels like he did in Puerto Rico?

Hawkeye · 09-19-2018, 03:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gonzo

^ not working.

Fake news you say?

Man, have they gone downhill.
Their official response was 'he was on slippery wet grass and obviously exhausted'.
Wha?

Mine still works for me but yours doesn't... description makes me think it is the same video though...

Maestro · 09-19-2018, 05:36 PM

How else do you keep our economy going if you are not rebuilding stuff.

Brick house get trashed as well, now concrete may hold up, then you have the issue the Europe and other palaces have, it a bitch to modify the home later as things change.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ivan Ivanov

I've always wondered - why American build such flimsy homes, usually made of wood or plywood?
On the one hand, it is clear that a good climate allows you to do so. But on the other hand, in these places there are hurricanes and these hurricanes often destroy houses.
Why not build a normal house: made of brick, concrete, aerated concrete and so on?

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M_Six Free Thinker 19190 Rep 7,541 Posts Drives: 2016 MB GLC300 4matic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Foothills of Mt Level iTrader: (0)	Looks to be a bit wet there now. https://radar.weather.gov/Conus/full_loop.php __________________ Mark markj.pics "Life is uncertain, eat bacon now." -UncleWede
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