Home Builder's Guide to Coastal Construction (FEMA P-499)

The Home Builder's Guide to Coastal Construction (FEMA P-499) offers comprehensive guidance for improving the resilience of buildings in coastal areas against wind, water, and related hazards. It provides detailed recommendations for repairs, retrofits, additions, and remodeling, with a focus on enhancing the performance of roofs, walls, windows, doors, and other structural elements. The guide highlights the importance of selecting appropriate construction materials and techniques to address wind-driven rain and flood effects.