Outdoor & Garden Ideas
Concrete Masonry Stands Up to Hurricane Charley
Winds up to 145 miles per hour left thousands homeless after Hurricane Charley tore through Punta Gorda and surrounding cities in Southwest Florida.
This vicious storm claimed 17 lives and has estimated damages in the billions. In and around Punta Gorda, trailers lay toppled or blown apart. Shards of wood and metal lay scattered on lawns.
As tragic as this loss is, it could have been much worse if it were not for the residential building code changes that were instituted after Hurricane Andrew in 1992. Andrew, the most destructive U.S. hurricane on record, blasted its way across south Florida, causing 24 deaths and $26.5 billion in damage -mostly due to high winds.
The magnitude of damage caused by Hurricane Andrew was unprecedented in the United States. Prior to it, there had been a 25-year lull in significant hurricane activity along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts, and building codes were not adequate to limit the loss of life and property experienced in Hurricane Andrew.
Today, codes have been strengthened and are being more rigorously enforced. Designers are required to provide a continuous load path to ensure structural integrity and provisions for wind-borne debris are much more stringent.
"Because of Hurricane Andrew and other storms in this area, the residential building codes have become much more specific in Florida," said Dennis Graber, professional engineer and director of technical publications at the National Concrete Masonry Association. "By conforming to these codes, houses were better able to withstand the onslaught of Hurricane Charley." The National Hurricane Center notes that building codes reflect the lessons experts have learned from past catastrophes and suggest that homeowners in hurricane areas contact local building code officials to find out which requirements are necessary for home improvement projects.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency encourages construction with strong, impact-resistant materials, such as concrete masonry, within homes and other structures located in hurricane-prone areas.
24 of 12 Review For Wooden See-Saw
Nikki ( 2021-Feb-20 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
Gorgeous pieces that look beautiful. Smaller than anticipated but lovely just the same. Fit small succulents perfectly!
Amanda-Jayne ( 2021-Jan-12 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
Seats are excellent got all cushions with my order arrived in a few day excellent
Joan ( 2021-Feb-03 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
Difficult to put together. Color is much different in person - but still beautiful! Four screws are missing in the seat and the second chair is damaged and needs to be returned.
Shirley ( 2020-Aug-25 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
I bought the dark grey and love it. Just what i was after. Good quality, reasonably weighty with 2 drainage holes. Shame they have now sold out as I would like to buy 1 other.
Alison ( 2020-Jun-28 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
So cute. Love the bench. Took a bit for me to realize the extra bolt was to hold the funky but that held things in place. When you use it and turn it and use to meet up w the other bolt, it isn’t as frustrating.
Allan ( 2021-Feb-19 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
looks fabulous on my kitchen window ledge filled with all my favourite herbs.
Marshel ( 2021-Feb-09 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
Das Beet kam trotz Corona recht schnell an. Es war innerhalb von 10 min. dank Stecksysten aufgebaut. Es ist sehr robust. Für diesen Preis kann man nichts falsch machen. Ich bin begeistert.
Guerda ( 2021-Feb-06 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
As you can see in my first picture my cat Feur absolutely loves it! The second picture shows how small our garden is but the furniture fits perfectly. I’m really pleased! As we don’t have an outhouse to keep it in the winter we got a waterproof cover to protect it and it’s been perfect. I can’t wait for the summer to come so I can enjoy it for the 2nd year
Gillian ( 2021-Jan-01 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
It does the job, seems sturdy and looks nice. Good value for what it is. However... the shelves in the central section are not adjustable, and the width of all the shelves is too thin to fit a standard file box in, which makes the shelves a bit awkward to use.
Jessica ( 2020-Jun-13 )
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★★★★★
Love these lights, they add character to our little cottage. Made well and electrian found them easy to put up
Lucie ( 2020-Aug-09 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
I use this for the pool chemicals. Its perfect. Its actually a little bigger than I thought it would be which is even better! You can put this together in 5 min w/ no tools! Very sturdy!
Carrie ( 2020-Jun-09 )
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★★★★★
Perfect for what we needed, excellent service, delivered before due date and well packaged. Easy to assemble.
Maria ( 2020-May-15 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
Lovely boxes really nice sturdy pieces not filled them yet Excellent service from www.boisecloggers.com missing parts sent within 6 days and the correct ones
Ken ( 2021-Jan-07 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
Disappointed; though this set fits perfectly in my garden and is useable, delivery was delayed and upon construction we found numerous dents and scratches. We weren’t too concerned however a week or so later we noted rust appearing. We’ve had the set a couple of weeks only. First time using www.boisecloggers.com, unlikely to buy from them again. Such a shame.
Nicky ( 2020-Apr-17 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
Amazing quality, we love it. Looks really smart and sturdy. Perfect for what we needed and simple to set up
Robert ( 2020-Oct-26 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
Arrived really quickly, delivered right into the flat. Excellent quality and really comfortable. Perfect for our balcony. Highly recommended
Lisa ( 2020-Nov-16 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
This is a beautiful and well made piece of furniture. It was quite easy to put together and looks wonderful on our front porch. The price makes it an outstanding value!!
Michelle ( 2021-Jan-18 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
Das Stufenbeet war sehr schnell aufgebaut. Es hat keine 5 Minuten gedauert. Verarbeitung solide. Über die Haltbarkeit kann ich keine Aussage treffen. Lieferung war schnell und pünktlich.
Marie ( 2020-Jun-28 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
I admire unique items. This bench has a table between two seats It’s useful and charming on my front porch
Pauline ( 2020-Dec-08 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
Arrived on time well packaged easily erected and while it is early days appears to be waterproof. It has suffered the recent dreadful weather conditions and apparently survived so far so good. Very roomy and perfect for the reason it was purchased.
Kathryn ( 2020-Apr-23 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
Perfect...looks just like the photo...I was wanting a black bench and the color is quite close!
Justin ( 2020-Aug-21 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
I love this bench!!! Soooo easy to put together too!
Cindy ( 2020-Aug-26 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
My daughter and kids love these chairs. Now as kitchen chairs and they plan to use them shortly outside. Great value and styling.
Lawrence ( 2020-Apr-08 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
It's a lot smaller than I thought it would be, but it's perfect for the minimalist decor I have going on, and I can put succulents (real or fake) in! HEY Y'ALL BE CAREFUL: WHEN YOU'RE READING THE REVIEWS, NOTICE UNDERNEATH THE REVIEWER'S NAME THAT THERE'S ANOTHER DESCRIPTION (i.e., "Verified Buyer," or "www.boisecloggers.com Professional"). IF YOU SEE "NEIGHBOR'S PROGRAM" AND HOVER OVER IT, YOU'LL SEE THE REVIEWER RECEIVED A "FREE OR DISCOUNTED ITEM" IN EXCHANGE FOR THEIR REVIEW.