Quick Proof that Building Codes Work [video]

houseblowndown-1.jpgThe Institute for Business and Home Safety built a proper hurricane making machine, then constructed two homes in front of it. One was built to standard building codes, the other to their “Fortified for Safer Living” code. They turned the hurricane on and, well, you can see the results.

Wow. Show this the next time your community (or state) is reviewing its building code (and remember that even if you can’t require it, you may be able to gently encourage better construction practices).