Newly constructed homes and above code construction
A newly constructed home may seem like the best bet when it comes to hurricane protection, yet not all homes are created equally. Yes, all newly constructed homes must conform to current building codes and thus be built to withstand a Category 2 storm. This is not, however, the highest level of protection available to Florida home buyers.
At this time, Florida home buyers throughout the state can obtain homes with the same level of hurricane protection that is required in Dade County. A select group of home builders currently offer above code homes in several Florida communities. The term “above code†refers to newly constructed homes which are built with hurricane safety features that are not required by code.
