Tag: Coastal
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Coastal Construction: Choosing the Right Windows for Your Home
Having waves as your music, a brighter sun, and a landscape that changes with every puff of air, constructing a house near the shore is the creation of your own personal paradise. But there are also rules of life on the coast. Your windows must be ready to save you from the tempestuous, salty charge…
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Why Spray Foam Boosts Coastal Building Efficiency
Coastal regions offer unique advantages for commercial properties—from scenic views to access to bustling ports and tourism—but they also present some of the most challenging environmental conditions for building performance. Salt air, humidity, and extreme temperature swings all take a toll on structures and their energy systems. For property owners and developers seeking sustainable, long-term…
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Sanibel Causeway Reconstruction: How Superior Construction Built Resilient Coastal Infrastructure
Three years ago I sat at my desk and saw the photos and videos posted online in the aftermath of hurricane Ian. I felt a catch in my throat as I saw what happened to the small community just off the coast of Fort Myers, Florida. You see, I grew up in the state of…
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Atlantic Institute Deploys Coastal Sensor for Hazard Response
The Marshfield Coastal Hazards Lab Team at the Atlantic Resiliency Innovation Institute (ARII), a nonprofit organization focused on creating a science-based community to address coastal hazards and enhance regional resiliency, recently marked a major milestone with the launch of its inaugural wave and wind sensor, the first of real-time monitoring tools to be deployed by the research…