Project: Hurricane-Resistant Roof and Windows, and Historic St. Petersburg

Revitalizing Bartlett Park

September 29, 2011

Hurricane-Resistant Roof and Windows, and Historic St. Petersburg, More, Storm-Ready Housing, Video,

St. Petersburg Neighborhood Housing Servicesis encouraging first-time home buyers in Bartlett Park to take charge of their neighborhood in a sustainable way.

Historic Neighborhoods of St. Petersburg

September 29, 2011

Hurricane-Resistant Roof and Windows, and Historic St. Petersburg, More, Storm-Ready Housing, Video,

Bob visits the historic neighborhoods and parks of St. Petersburg, FL.

Installing Impact-Resistant Windows

September 29, 2011

Hurricane-Resistant Roof and Windows, and Historic St. Petersburg, More, Storm-Ready Housing, Video,

Window installation is underway. Bob talks with Stephen Hugh of Clearwater Window to learn more about the installation process, and Dave Olmstead of PGT Industries tells Bob about the wind- and impact-resistance of the PGT WinGuard.

Securing the Roof Truss System

September 29, 2011

Hurricane-Resistant Roof and Windows, and Historic St. Petersburg, More, Storm-Ready Housing, Video,

Bob talks with Bill York and Rob Davis of FLASH (Federal Alliance for Safe Homes) about the storm-resistant roof truss system. Bob explains how the roof is constructed and tied down onto the structure to resist wind uplift and damage during a storm.