Lately it seems Mother Nature has released her wrath on all parts of the world. I’m sure some of you out there, or people you know, were affected by the fury of Hurricane Harvey in Texas or the powerful force of Hurricane Irma, which did substantial damage in Florida. And while thousands of people are dealing with the aftermath at the time I am writing this, there are areas in the Caribbean and Puerto Rico bracing again for two more storms approaching mainland.
I received an email from a long-time industry member last week, which I haven’t been able to stop thinking about. He and his family of young children had to be rescued by boat from their Texas home and are now beginning the rebuilding process. And like so many in the Houston area, he didn’t have flood insurance. While this is a tragic story, this particular person speaks positively about building a stronger home with sustainable products, and he plans to document each step of the process. By doing so, he will turn a devastating experience into a learning one, which he plans to share with our industry.