Florida building departments must take steps to deal with hurricane-vulnerable aluminum carports, patio enclosures and other structures that are a significant factor in storm losses, a state study has found.
"Aluminum structures (patio enclosures and carports) are an important contribution to the total losses experienced in Florida hurricanes for both site-built and mobile homes," the report, released Friday from Applied Research Associates Inc., Albuquerque, N.M., said.
According to the firm, better standards for such structures could result in nearly a $1 billion loss reduction.
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