{"product_id":"9781550923506","title":"Extreme Weather Hits Home: Protecting Your Buildings from Climate Change","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe know how to prepare our homes for each seasonal change, but do we know how to prepare for climate change? Violent weather events like floods, tornadoes, ice storms, and hurricanes only tell part of the story. Climate change is frequently more subtle, but its effects on our homes and properties can still be devastating.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNearly 50 percent of North America has a potential for structural damage from shifting moisture in expansive clay soils, a condition that is already costing billions of dollars each year. Humidity is projected to increase, trapping moisture in wall cavities and resulting in deterioration. As the climate changes and moisture levels adjust, there are a number of proactive steps that can be taken to prevent or lessen expensive repairs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003ci\u003eExtreme Weather\u003c\/i\u003e is the only book of its kind that shows how to protect your home or business from climate change by focusing on the following areas:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eRisk and causal assessment, due to region and soil\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExtreme weather’s rapid and slow effects\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSite, foundation, wall, and roof considerations and modifications\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInsurance options\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAnticipated changes for the United States, Canada, and Mexico\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur homes are one of the most expensive investments we will ever make. They are also our refuge from the elements, and we must protect them so they can protect us. This book is a valuable resource for all property owners.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eJohn C. Banta\u003c\/b\u003e is an indoor environmental consultant with twenty years of experience in building biology, building science, and indoor environmental quality.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"New Society Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47158947807472,"sku":"9781550923506","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781550923506_p0.jpg?v=1763751558","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781550923506","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}