August 2008 - the Parklander

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FOR YOUR INFORMATION WIND MITIGATION FEATURES PROVIDE INSURANCE SAVINGS By Donald L. Morris Windstorm damage to homes results in extensive property damage and extremely costly insurance claims. Among the several failure mechanisms from wind that lead to water damage and significant insured losses is the failure of roof systems and exterior door and window openings. These failures during a high wind event like a hurricane, quickly leads to extensive water damage to the building and its furnishings. Insurance claim data shows that once a roof or exterior opening fails, even partially, a house becomes a major loss. The hiring of a lawyer is an important decision that should not be based solely upon advertisements. Before you decide, ask us to send you free written information about our qualifications and experience. 132 AUGUST 2008 Since Hurricane Andrew struck in 1992, Florida has taken the lead in adopting regulatory provisions related to hurricane resistant construction and to continue to improve the hurricane resistance of homes. This is done predominately through building codes for new homes and through insurance incentives for existing homes. In 1994, the new South Florida Building Code came into effect. This was the first revised code post Hurricane Andrew which began dictating the upgrading of construction requirements for wind resistive construction. Since then, each following code change has continued to evolve and to upgrade its construction requirements to withstand the impact of high wind storm events. Shortly after Andrew, Florida Statute 627.0629 was adopted. This statute requires residential property insurance providers in Florida to provide “discounts, credits, or other rate differentials, or other appropriate reductions in deductibles” for residential properties where construction methods which reduce loss caused by windstorms are integrated. Insurance incentives are required to be offered for mitigation techniques that include “roof strength, roof covering performance, roof-to-wall strength, wall-to-floor-tofoundation strength, window, door, and skylight strength and exterior opening protection”. Florida’s property insurance companies were the first in the nation to offer such incentives for wind mitigation techniques that are based on these construction features. Florida’s statutes have required insurance providers to incentivize wind mitigation practices which has been demonstrated by actuarial data to reduce property loss caused by windstorms since 1994. Document your potential insurance savings with a Wind Mitigation Inspection. A Wind Mitigation Inspection is a valuable asset that may reduce your windstorm insurance premiums. Wind Insurance discounts are available for building features that reduce damage during high wind events. The Wind Mitigation discounts are justified because stronger, wind-resistive structures have lower windstorm losses which reduce costs to insurance companies. Most existing residential structures have one or more wind resistive construction features that may qualify for some Wind Mitigation insurance discounts. Homes built after 1994 may have many features. The more features, the higher the insurance discount. Wind Mitigation inspections are available for single family homes, town homes and condominiums. Contact a registered architect, engineer or certified mitigation inspector who will inspect your property and document the Wind Mitigation features present in your home. A certified Wind Mitigation Report will be given to you to use in order to receive your Wind Mitigation discount on your Wind Insurance policy. Information provided courtesy of Florida registered Architect Donald L. Morris, 954-344-7301.
COMPHAX COMMUNICATIONS, INC., is an innovator in the telecommunications industry. With offices located in Pompano Beach, they are a leading dealer of business and residential telephone systems for over 20 years, and a Bellsouth/AT&T agent. At Comphax, they believe the telephone is the lifeblood of any business today. In order to stay ahead of the competition, President Jim S. Schwartz and the dedicated Comphax team share the belief that communications should flow seamlessly, allowing your personnel to reach their full potential. From initial consultation and design, to installation and ongoing support, Comphax focuses on simplicity to ensure maximum utilization of any communications solution they may recommend or implement. As Broward County’s largest NEC Ultra Business System dealer, and South Florida’s 2nd Largest Telephone Interconnect, as well as customers like Costco Wholesale, Enterprise Rent–A-Car, Boca Medical Center, Parkway Hospital, DHL, Mattress City locations, HSBC Bank locations, TooJays Gourmet Deli’s, The Parklander Magazine, just to mention a few, they bring to the marketplace a manufacturer positioned to fill the needs of the small to large sized user. In addition to the finest telecommunications equipment, customers will enjoy The Comphax Difference! They provide emergency service, 24 hours a day with a 2-hour emergency response time, but there is so much more to partnering with the right vendor.Their confidence in the system is reflected by the manufacturer’s commitment to the product by featuring a 5 YEAR PARTS AND LABOR ON PARTS NEC WARRANTY, as well as an array of money saving services, taking the guess work out of unscheduled maintenance expenses in the future. continued from page 126 The organization’s president, Bobby Bucci, presides over a staff that includes a vice president, a treasurer, a secretary, a football league representative and an equipment manager, among others. These are all people who, apart from creating a football organization from scratch, have jobs and lives of their own but somehow still find time to spend with area youngsters to help instill qualities that will serve them well as adults. Watching the kids enjoy football is the big payoff. The boys get out and play, building teamwork and strong bonds of friendship. The girls work hard at routines. It all comes together to provide a teamwork structure that teaches valuable skills and a way for the kids to simply have a great time. There’s no denying how much parents and spectators love watching as well. The games are well run and exciting. Practices are highly organized teaching environments where the kids get exercise and learn about the daily work that goes into succeeding at athletics. Even children with what appears to be little athletic ability can succeed in this encouraging atmosphere. Boys and girls interested in joining can register by visiting www.parklandrangers.com and clicking on “Registration”. Or, call the hot line at 954-753-8619. Come on out to participate or cheer on our Parkland youngsters and enjoy Parkland Rangers Youth Football team during 2008’s competitive, fun filled season! We look forward to seeing you there. Michael Rares is the President of the online company bigdiscount.com. the PARKLANDER BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT Not only does Comphax provide you with a state-of-the-art VoIP and digital communications system, but also they turn your telephone into a high-powered marketing tool to win in the 21st century. As smart business managers know, the right purchasing decision is not merely based on dollars and cents, but the net value generated from your investment. Comphax has factory trained technicians, fully stocked warehouses, and company equipped vehicles ready to service you when things are not working your way. As the hurricane season approaches, Comphax is there to redirect your lines, reroute your calls, and keep your system functioning 24/7.Call Comphax Communications, Inc. today to discuss your future telecommunication needs. They look forward to helping prepare their clients’ and prospective clients’ businesses for the future, with the right tools for today and tomorrow. Comphax Communications, Inc. is located at 1373 SW 12th Avenue, Pompano Beach, Fl 33069 (P) 954 942-3700 / (F) 954 941-5003 Email: jim@iwantcomphax.com Website: www.iwantcomphax.com Hours of Operation: Mon – Fri., 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. plus Emergency Service 24/7 133
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