One house stood while a dozen others were swept away
In short: In the wake of Hurricane Sandy, a single residence in Mantoloking remained standing after a massive breach destroyed its neighbors. This video explores the engineering and resilience behind that survival.
Richard Trethewey visits the builder of a unique home that withstood the ocean meeting the bay during a catastrophic storm. While many surrounding communities face years of rebuilding, this specific structure survived a breach that leveled a dozen nearby houses.
The footage provides a look at the practical craftsmanship and structural integrity required to protect a home against extreme coastal forces. It serves as a case study in home preservation and the specific questions homeowners should ask to protect their investments from environmental threats.
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