Hey Barry- raising homes in jersey has become pretty much the norm now. Yes- some use steel beams under to lift then build concrete walls. The first time I saw this I was blown away cause it just looks cool during the process. Now it's pretty much the norm- everyone has a house within a few blocks or so of them getting raised on a weekly bases. I guess it's kinda strange but interesting too.
Besides all this. Now there are the wind mitigation issues facing homeowners. Older structures like my home are required in most coastal homes by your insurance company. Failure to do so you, will be dropped or charged a very high premium. We where dropped. Look into if looking to sell or re-finance.
I just want to add one more thing. The difference between a home and a house is the time you invest in it and not the money. Mine served is purpose in raising my daughter in it and it was well worth it. The money I invested in it will never be recouped but that's the chances you take.
The reason I ask about this, guys, is because it would seem to me that simply raising a home with concrete may not be sufficient whereas steel beams WITHIN the concrete structure would hold a lot better (although certainly more expensive). Anyway, hope what is done resolves the problems for all and that the residents can soon return to a normal life. Having your home and neighborhood wiped off the map is no fun, I am sure.
what barry doesnt know about building codes on the jersey shore, I could just about squeeze into grand canyon #pilings
Wonder if Wayne is one of those whack jobs that preaches the evils of Halloween to the little kids trick or treating? DonQ, I feel for ya. Every now and then mother natures got a way of humbling us. Goode luck.
You're a juicer, jackassss. You post some strange shiiite but you post your really strange shiiiite at night when you're half in the bag & the ho aka 'your princess' aka your daughter is on the rag & you pull some biblically foul thing with her.
As for the losses from flooding. DonQ, yah that's not good. Having said that. It totally sucks ass (see: waynetheinsaaane for assss sucking) that people ever lose their homes. Having said that, this wouldn't be happening if our glorious Congress, bought & paid for by private sector, hadn't passed the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968. Lobbied for heavily by....wait for it.....wait for it...builders & insurance companies. Seriously. Yes, look it up. The act had the very real effect of encouraging people to build, and rebuild, in vulnerable coastal areas and floodplains. Properties that flooded 17 or 18 times that were still covered under the federal insurance program without premiums going up. Insane. To this very day, people are living in areas that are not suitable for human habitation unless said humans get their house replaced time & time again. And who is going to do that? Right: no private sector business will do that. Only the US govt in its infinite wisdom will do that. And guess who is paying for that? Yep. You & me, hoss. And that's everyone from Maine to Missouri to Missoula to Manhattan Beach. It's worth looking up the history of coastal flood insurance. Because without it, the current situation wouldn't be happening.
Thanks Yankee that information only solidifies my belief that there is a lot of red tape involved in these disasters. Flood insurance is a must but try to collect what's justified and it's a battle all the way. The way I look at it. They meaning government has a long term goal to reclaim and develop our smaller coastal towns and they will get it in time. Big money on the beach side and lots of condos and high-rises to come.
Buddy of mine lost his home in Breezy Point. The stories of incompetent government agencies (I know: oxymoron) with the people of Breezy who were simply attempting to get their homes back in shape are stunning in their stupidity & wastefulness.
Attention Homeowners: Hire a Public Insurance Adjuster to represent you versus the insurance companies. They work on a contingency basis, so the bigger claim they get for you, the more they get paid. It's a huge industry down here in Florida. Just shop points. You should get a good adjuster for maybe 10%. They know the laws, they go through all the red tape, you collect and rebuild and maybe have some pocket cash if you pull the permits and do most of the labor your self with a friend who is a G.C who oversees it, and gets a kickback.
My house was wrecked by sandy. It wasnt sea level rise.........it was just the risk you take living near the ocean. To mitigate the risk we get or are required to get insurance. I'm one of the ones who got screwed by the insurance company. I'm in the appeals process now. I doubt I'll get anywhere with the appeal but it can't hurt to try. They are in the business of taking money in and not paying it out. I wouldn't want to live anywhere else though.
