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Natural disaster design tips

Natural disaster design tips

There are obvious incentives for future-proofing your home but did you know there are also potential financial ones? Many insurance companies will offer reduced premiums for customers who have made flood- and fire-proof upgrades to their existing homes or included them in designing their new homes. Some states are also offering financial assistance to residents who live, for example, in a flood-risk zone to upgrade their existing homes or build new homes in accordance with local guidelines. So what can you do to prepare your home for natural disasters?