resilientbuilding on a demonstration project that literally builds on the recommendations contained in the Resilient Design Guide – Concrete Construction Edition. Located along the New York City coast in an area called Breezy Point, the project incorporates the many resilient construction recommendations. The two-bedroom home with 1,375 square feet of living area will be built with a conventionally formed concrete foundation to raise the living level above the local design flood elevation. Insulated concrete form floor and exterior walls provide strength and energy efficiency. Wood roof framing, enhanced with spray foam insulation for warmth and additional wind resistance will support weather resistant roof sheathing. Concrete roof tiles and fiber cement siding along with impact resistant windows protect the exterior. During superstorm Sandy, residents of Breezy Point were subjected to high winds and flooding. Further devastation occurred when an electrical fire destroyed more than 130 homes. The #HurricaneStrong Home rebuild is an important element in restoring a community that was hit hard a few years ago and is likely to be hit again. Once complete, this new home with all of its resilient features will provide its owner with added comfort and peace of mind. For more information and to download a copy of the new guide visit www.flash.org. The Resilient Design Guide - Concrete Construction Edition will be available on the website in early 2017.
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Jamie Farny is director of building marketing for the Portland Cement Association. He focuses on promoting the use of cement-based materials for low-rise buildings. Farny is also involved in promoting white cement, architectural and decorative concrete, and cement-based plaster. He has 25 years experience in construction, holds a B.S. degree in Civil Engineering from the Illinois Institute of Technology. He can be contacted by email at jfarny@cement.org
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