With billion-dollar weather disasters on the rise in the United States, resiliency and sustainability are on the minds of builders and homeowners alike. In 2020 alone, there were 22 events that sustained over $1 billion in damage and rebuilding efforts, including severe storms, flooding, winter weather, tropical cyclones, wildfires, and more.
This number far surpassed the previous record: 16, occurring both in 2011 and 2017. With the threat of severe weather in mind, how can builders address homeowners’ concerns about the resiliency of their homes while also contributing to the health of the planet?
