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08 MAY

Why Sliding Glass Doors Leak During Hurricanes (and What's Changing): What FIU Research and FEMA Reports Reveal About Water Intrusion

Current sliding glass door water testing uses only 15% of design wind pressure. FIU Wall of Wind research and two FEMA reports confirm this is inadequate. Here's what's changing and what to look for when buying.

By William Cortez Building Codes & Compliance, Hurricane Preparedness, Impact Windows 101 Read More: Why Sliding Glass Doors Leak During Hurricanes (and What's Changing)

08 MAY

Florida's Inland Wind-Borne Debris Region Expansion: The Research, the Proposals, and Where They Stand

Florida's Wind-Borne Debris Region has followed the coast for decades (apart from a brief 2024 detour inland), but a growing body of research argues it should extend to homes near large inland lakes. Here are the proposals, the science, and where they stand.

By William Cortez Building Codes & Compliance, Hurricane Preparedness, Real Estate & Home Value Read More: Florida's Inland Wind-Borne Debris Region Expansion