Hurricane Katrina

AGE · 08-30-2005, 12:49 AM

Ditto on affecting lives. Our 1700 sq. ft. waterfront house was in the eye of Charley last year. Our street of well built houses was hit by 144 mph winds. Somehow we had no flooding--that would have finished us off. Tile roof and 4+ sheets of plywood pulled off in wind. 2 windows busted. Lots of water in house soaking insulation and ceiling drywall. Tons of mold in only 2 weeks of 150% humidity, 99 degree heat without power. Contractors scarce and lots of crooks around. It took 11 months for rebuild, the only things saved were block walls and trusses. After $150,000 repairs we had a new house. Sold it and moved inland. We're gluttons for punishment and will be returning to the coast next year.

Our ins. co. was great and our contractor was reliable--did a good job. We thank the Lord daily. We are also praying for those folks.

08-30-2005, 12:49 AM	#5
AGE User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 597 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Ditto on affecting lives. Our 1700 sq. ft. waterfront house was in the eye of Charley last year. Our street of well built houses was hit by 144 mph winds. Somehow we had no flooding--that would have finished us off. Tile roof and 4+ sheets of plywood pulled off in wind. 2 windows busted. Lots of water in house soaking insulation and ceiling drywall. Tons of mold in only 2 weeks of 150% humidity, 99 degree heat without power. Contractors scarce and lots of crooks around. It took 11 months for rebuild, the only things saved were block walls and trusses. After $150,000 repairs we had a new house. Sold it and moved inland. We're gluttons for punishment and will be returning to the coast next year. Our ins. co. was great and our contractor was reliable--did a good job. We thank the Lord daily. We are also praying for those folks. __________________ Al Eggers (AGE) NRA Life Member

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