Disaster survivors face these roadblocks to rebuild safer, more sustainable homes
Rebuilding after natural disasters presents both challenges and opportunities for resilient construction. As reported by The Conversation, in Florida and the Southeast, homeowners face high upfront costs and delays due to demand spikes for materials and stretched federal budgets. Sustainable measures like hurricane straps can reduce long-term damage and expense, but often there are misconceptions about their cost. However, research from past disasters such as the Marshall Fire in Colorado, reveals that both builders and residents often overestimate the costs of resilient technologies.