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Notes from the field. Building in Southwest Florida.
What the code actually requires, what things genuinely cost, and what happens on a job site between permit and handover - written from the work itself, not from the internet.
Written by James J. CloudFlorida GC - CGC1520746Family-led since 1972
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What hurricane code actually requires in Charlotte County
Wind speed ratings, opening protection, and roof attachment - what the code asks for, and what it costs to meet it properly.
What finished-floor elevation means for your lot
The single number that decides your flood insurance, your driveway slope, and whether the house sits right on the street.
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