As the strong wind gusts following post-tropical storm Arthur in 2014 demonstrated (as does the Groundhog Gale in 1976), the area will, from time to time, experience significant high-wind events. From experience with hurricanes, tornadoes and plow winds throughout North America, the major point of…
Many homes in southwest New Brunswick are built in rural settings, nestled against forests. We prize our natural environment, but at the same time, that natural environment presents a significant risk of property loss and damage. One need only reflect upon the staggering fires in…
The National Building Code is remarkably quiet when it comes to metal roofing – only a few lines specifying the kind of fastener, and a cautionary note that standard profiled metal roofing can’t be used on shallow slope roofs unless specifically designed for that application.…
2010 floodwaters lap against the St. George tourism information centre. Jason Gaudet/Town of St. George There are many areas in the region that are at risk of flooding, and as a result, there are many properties in New Brunswick subject to flood-related loss. Floods generally…
It is important (and required in most cases) to cover exposed foamed plastic insulation, be it site-applied, or purchased in sheets. This is because foam is extremely combustible, and if left uncovered presents a fire risk. That’s why the National Building Code mandates that exposed foam…