Hurricane-Proof house

Polystyrene blocks used to build the walls in the home have survived a direct hit from a tornado, and improved version used in houses incorporates concrete with steel reinforcing inside. On a demonstration hurricane house, brackets are used for reinforcement. Spray adhesive keeps the driving rain from getting in, and the shingles are made of fiberglass. Protect windows from breaking from debris with shutters made from steel, aluminum and polycarbonate. A new flexible material can also stop debris.

Source: aip.orgAdded: 8 June 2007