Tuesday, August 28, 2012

Hurricane Season and Recovery Housing


According to the Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory, hurricane season occurs from the beginning of June to the end of November. For many states, September is the worst month for tropical storms.  Statistics indicate that during these six months over 97 percent of tropical storms occur. This includes the majority of minor and major hurricanes. When hurricanes move inland, they generally leave a path of destruction. Private and public buildings, as well as residential communities, endure varying degrees of damage. While many communities look to rebuild, traditional construction requires much time, which may leave individuals and families without homes and businesses without a venue. Modular construction offers temporary and permanent solutions to respond immediately and assist clients in the recovery process.

Modular buildings can be erected quickly. As modules are being constructed in a climate controlled factory, site work commences to install foundation, utilities and initial site grading. The modules are then transported to the job site and installed before applying final interior and exterior finishes and connecting utilities. This concurrent schedule results in earlier occupancy and shorter construction timelines, making it a great solution for emergency response projects. Modular housing comprised of prefabricated sections offers families the opportunity of having a home in a fraction of the time compared to conventional building methods. Additionally, commercial modular buildings allow organizations and companies to resume functions quickly and start generating revenue sooner.

Modular buildings also provide greater flexibility and can be created in any size and shape. Recovery housing may serve as a temporary residence until communities rebuild traditional houses. Temporary private residences can be a few hundred square feet or expansive multi-level apartment buildings containing thousands of square feet. Modular buildings can also provide temporary classroom space for a damaged school or an entire school campus.
Preleased modularbuildings are also a great choice for victims of a natural disaster looking for temporary classrooms, offices, recovery homes, and emergency medical clinics. These pre-constructed, temporary structures are available immediately to help ease the stress felt after a disaster.

Temporary or permanent modular buildings can have aluminum, brick or concrete composite. Modular building companies offer a variety of floor plans and interior designs identical to conventionally constructed buildings. Most importantly, modular buildings can be built much faster than traditional construction, making these structures the superior choice when rebuilding after a natural disaster hits.

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