We are in the middle of hurricane season, and if you live in
a modular home or site built home in a hurricane-prone area, you may be a bit
nervous until November rolls around. PalmHarbor Homes has always built homes that can weather the storm, but they
are working on something new and exciting. Their
location is the first modular builder to earn the prestigious FORTIFIED HOME™ –
Hurricane Modular Home Plant Certification.
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| Palm Harbor Homes, Plant City, Florida |
After Hurricane Andrew destroyed many
standards and codes of manufactured and modular
structures were strengthened, particularly in hurricane prone areas of the country.
In 2010, the Insurance Institute for Business & Home
Safety’s FORTIFIED home provided engineering and building standards to anyone
seeking a stronger structure, able to withstand hurricane-force winds.
modular homes with the FORTIFIED Bronze certification are hurricane-wind
resistant and will not require any additional modifications or strengthening
against severe storms.
What Are the Benefits of Owning a FORTIFIED Certified Home?
Owning a FORTIFIED certified modular home comes with many
benefits. Below are just a few of the benefits you will receive once these
FORTIFIED-hurricane homes are available:
- Reduced
property damage from severe weather - Protect
your irreplaceable personal property inside - Improved
resell value that protects your investment - Smaller
environmental footprint by reducing destroyed building materials
