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30 Years Later: Hurricane Andrew Redesigned Modern Building Codes
Hurricane Andrew slammed into South Florida 30 years ago devastating local communities, destroying entire neighborhoods and killing dozens. As a result, building codes were redesigned across Florida and the coastal U.S., manufacturers developed stronger fenestration products and forecasting tools were … Continue reading
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Tagged at Florida International University, building codes, fenestration, Florida, Florida Building Code, high-velocity hurricane zones, hurricane Andrew, hurricanes, International Hurricane Research Center, NICHE, sea level, South Florida, South Florida Building Code, Surge and Wave Events, The National Full-Scale Testing Infrastructure for Community Hardening in Extreme Wind, U.S. Global Change Research Program
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Vortex Glass Debuts to Serve the Hurricane Glazing Market
There’s a new kid in town, gearing up to establish its place in the hurricane glazing market—and just in time as the NOAA is once again predicting an active Atlantic hurricane season. Located in Hialeah Gardens, Fla., Vortex Glass began … Continue reading
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Tagged architectural glass, benteler, Bottero, Hialeah Gardens, Hurricane Season, interglass, South Florida, Vario, vortex glass
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Hurricane Irma Threatens Glass Businesses in South Florida
As Houston recovers from the devastation left behind by Hurricane Harvey, glass companies in South Florida are preparing for the worst. According to The Weather Channel, Hurricane Irma is projected to hit South Florida around 8 a.m. Sunday as a … Continue reading
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Tagged Florida, Hurricane Irma, Miami, South Florida
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Glazing is Bright in the Sunshine State
To say that the construction industry in Florida took a major hit during the Great Recession would be an understatement. The state, however, has since bounced back in a big way. “The floodgates opened a year or so ago, particularly … Continue reading
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Tagged Crawford-Tracey, Florida, Key Glass, RAD of South Florida, South Florida, Tab Glass & Window
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