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Achieving LEED certification really can increase per-room-revenue for hotels and resorts. We discussed the research that indicated the increase in revenue for hotels, which doesn’t even take into consideration utility cost savings of increased efficiency, in a previous blog post. So, today, we summarize LEED Certification levels and categories. Even a local bed and breakfast or small business can often rake in the benefits of a LEED certification, so if you’re planning a business like these, consult with your architect or designer to see if LEED certification may be beneficial.
Piensa en tu peor pesadilla como propietario de un resort. Incendio, huracán, plaga de insectos y roedores, o peor aún, reseñas negativas de los clientes. Un resort de lujo experimentó dos de estos problemas. Los problemas se descubrieron cuando varios sitios web de viajes comenzaron a reportar historias de roedores y serpientes que se registraban sin previo aviso con sus huéspedes. El equipo de administración de este lujoso resort en Punta Cana, República Dominicana, supo que debía actuar con rapidez.
We’ve discussed wind uplift in previous blog posts. Wind uplift happens when high winds come into contact with a building and pit pressure against it by pushing the air upwards. In high velocity hurricane zones especially, quality roofing and installation is incredibly important to prevent wind uplift damage. If pressure builds beneath and it’s greater than the pressure above, uplift is created.
¿Cuál es el mejor techo para prevenir daños por granizo?
¿Busca un techo de paja que cumpla incluso con los estrictos requisitos del Código de Construcción de Florida? Como ya comentamos, el Código de Construcción de Florida exige que los edificios cuenten con productos con certificación para vientos de hasta 178 km/h. Además, en viviendas ubicadas en zonas de alta velocidad de huracanes, como Miami-Dade, el requisito es aún más estricto: el mínimo permitido por el estado es productos con certificación para vientos de hasta 210 km/h.
We get it! You often try to incorporate thatch roofing in your design concepts, bids, or in your personal DIY projects. You’re either met with resistance or fear, especially when you suggest a synthetic thatch roofing solution. Guess what? We’ve all been tricked by false truths– or ideas we have heard so often, we just accept them as fact. For instance, drinking eight glasses of water a day may seem like a good idea, but it doesn’t do a bit of good for your health. Likewise, synthetic thatch roofing has had its share of false claims, and it is time to set the record straight!
Curious about how to figure out the total roof pitch & height if you don’t have design software? Maybe you’re working on a do-it-yourself palapa or covered porch. No problem! You can do this!
Since so many of our clients and end-users appreciate energy conservation and green building materials, we wanted to pass along some information about a tax credit that was put back into place this year. The tax credit for residential energy efficiency improvements is back.
