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Each of us needs to evaluate how we
can utilize our areas of specialization to address this crisis. “Extreme
Weather Hits Home” is my beginning contribution. It details the
early warning signs and adverse impact that climate change is having
on our homes and other buildings, and offers first-aid responses and
more permanent measures to increase the resiliency of our structures. |
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Paperback -
256 pages
Publisher: New Society
ISBN: 9780865715936
Pub. Date: 2007-11-01
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Nearly 50 percent of
North America has a potential for structural damage from shifting moisture
in expansive clay soils; a condition that is already costing billions of
dollars each year. Humidity is projected to increase, trapping moisture in
wall cavities and resulting in deterioration. As the climate changes and
moisture levels adjust, there are a number of proactive steps that can be
taken to prevent or lessen expensive repairs.
We know how to prepare
our homes for each seasonal change, but do we know how to prepare for
climate change? Violent weather events like floods, tornadoes, ice storms
and hurricanes only tell part of the story. Climate change is frequently
more subtle but its effects on our homes and properties can still be
devastating.
Our
homes are one of the most expensive investments we will ever make. They
are also our refuge from the elements, and we must protect them so they
can protect us.
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