With flooding and storm destruction presenting ever-increasing concerns in Florida, the state’s flagship university and Office of Insurance Regulation (OIR) are urging homeowners to harden their homes with an eye toward blocking water intrusion.
The Resilience Inference Performance Level (RIPL) Report offers “preliminary analysis of how building materials and smart home technologies work together to enhance the resilience of single-family homes against hazards that can lead to water intrusion,” with an eye toward mitigating risks and reducing insurance costs.
OIR Commissioner Mike Yaworsky is “proud of (his) Office’s partnership with the University of Florida to produce this in-depth study showing the extreme benefits of hardening your homes.”…