CAT-5 Storm Defense House

"Clean Look, Stucco Finish, Mid-Century Style"

The 'CATEGORY 5' is a new type of house designed to provide security in the face of Houston's modern weather. It responds to the realities of 21st Century storms with a technology that is much stronger and more durable than usually found in residential buildings.

For more information, please see www.category-5.com

The CAT-5 features:

1. 160 mph Wind Rating to withstand Category 5 Hurricanes - 21 mph stronger than City of Houston regulations

2. Floor installed at 60" above ground or Base Flood Elevation (whichever is higher), with low cost option for greater height in 12" increments

3. R-63 Wall Insulation, superior to R-19 in typical custom homes

4. R-50 Roof Insulation, superior to R-30 in typical custom homes

5. 11' Roof overhangs to shelter large, unobstructed decks

6. Huge roof areas for solar and water harvests

7. Durable, concealed steel structure instead of vulnerable lumber, waferboard and plywood: Moisture-proof, Bug-proof, and Mold-proof

8. Conventional structural design emphasizes traditional, time-tested steel details for efficient erection and long term stability

9. Ventilated flow-through crawlspace without Pooling Floods, Standing Water, or the Rising Damp of typical raised homes

10. Reinforced Stucco finish to resist the worst that nature can dish out

11. Fully customizable floor plan delivers complete layout flexibility

12. Optional car lifts for vehicle security above flood level

13. Horizontal lines, clean look, Mid-Century style

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