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FOUNDATION
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These homes were typically built on raised concrete foundations with the first floor an estimated 4 feet above grade. In lieu of basements, there are crawl spaces below these homes, with vents to the exterior.
BUILDING ENVELOPE
BUILDING SERVICES The majority of these homes had mechanical and electrical equipment on the first floor and at the exterior above grade, and thus sustained damage to this equipment. A few homes had this equipment on the second floor, saving residents replacement costs.
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Many of these homes are clad in brick on the lower level and vinyl siding on the upper level. The upper levels were more vulnerable to wind damage and in many cases siding was pulled off by strong winds.
ARCHITECTURE FOR HUMANITY NEW YORK
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INTERIOR Most homes had 1 to 3 feet of water on the first floor. Interiors had to be gutted, appliances thrown out, and, in some cases, floors and base heaters had to be removed and replaced due to warping.
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