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  2. Florida cracker architecture - Wikipedia

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    Florida cracker architecture or Southern plantation style is a style of vernacular architecture typified by a low slung, wood-frame house, with a large porch. It was widespread in the 19th and early 20th century.

  3. Hurricane-proof building - Wikipedia

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    Wood has a relatively high degree of flexibility, which can be beneficial under certain building stresses. Reinforced concrete is a strong, dense material that can withstand the destructive power of very high winds and high-speed debris if used in a building that is designed properly.

  4. Hurricane shutter - Wikipedia

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    In 2011, a flat hurricane shutter system developed by UltraTek Worldwide was approved by Florida Building Code. [3] The unique system uses a synthetic rubber bracket to absorb hurricane forces, allowing a panel that is completely clear while weighing 11.3 oz/square foot, nearly half the weight of a traditional metal panel.

  5. Window shutter - Wikipedia

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    Finishing wood shutters is recommended for extended life. Composite shutters offer advantages over wood shutters such as resistance to twisting, splitting, and rotting. However, PVC shutters are often hinged with three or more hinges and painted with vinyl-safe paint to keep from bowing in the sun and can require additional hardware.

  6. Stiltsville - Wikipedia

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    Stiltsville is a group of wood stilt houses located one mile south of Cape Florida, on sand banks of the Safety Valve on the edge of Biscayne Bay in Miami-Dade County, Florida. The structures stand on wood or reinforced concrete pilings, generally ten feet above the shallow water, which varies from one to three feet deep at low tide.

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    3. High insurance premiums are the norm. As you may have heard, home insurance premiums in Florida have reached unprecedented levels lately. The average cost of a home insurance policy in Florida ...

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