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Storm-Surge Storage Garage
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What you'll build and learn¿ Floating pod anatomy - plywood, closed-cell foam, and stainless hardware arranged to meet ASCE 24 freeboard guidelines.¿ Track & tether system that lets pods glide six feet up walls without scraping studs-or drifting into your neighbor's yard.¿ Two weekend budgets: a rough-cut DIY at $850 in materials, or a finished carpenter's version at $2 k.¿ Step-by-step layout for sealing electrical, fuel, and HVAC penetrations so the rest of the house stays safe.¿ Safe-lifting calculations so you know exactly how many pounds each pod can protect-whether that's power tools, heirloom furniture, or a classic motorcycle.¿ Permitting talk-tracks, inspection checklists, and insurance-premium-reduction tips that pay the project back in under three years for most policyholders.¿ Maintenance routines and seasonal prep so nothing binds, rusts, or molds before the next big surge.
Real-world case studies from Florida, Louisiana, and the Philippines prove the concept works-in wood-frame cottages, concrete block ranchers, and even townhouse carports.
Author snapshotEduardo Reyes, P.E., LEED AP, has 20 years of coastal-resilience design experience, including FEMA-funded rebuilds after Hurricanes Sandy, Harvey, and Ian. He lectures at MIT's Urban Risk Lab and serves on the ASCE Flood Resistant Design committee.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
686
Release Date:
2025-07-10
Publication Date:
2025-07-10
Publisher:
The Telephasic Workshop, Ltd. Hawaii
Languages:
Original:
English
ISBN10:
1998545172
ISBN13:
9781998545179
Weight:
977 g
Height:
152 cm
Width:
229 cm
Thickness:
37 cm
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