faq’s
frequently asked question
frequently asked question
What is a Hurricane Home?
A Hurricane Home is a residence developed using a coordinated approach to structural strength, roofing, exterior openings, drainage, water-intrusion protection, energy performance, backup power, humidity control, and durable construction. The specific features vary by property, home design, engineering, budget, building requirements, and homeowner priorities.
How is a Hurricane Home different from a conventional new home?
A conventional home may treat impact windows, backup power, enhanced drainage, or water-intrusion protection as separate upgrades. Hurricane Homes consider resilience during the earliest stages of site planning, architecture, engineering, budgeting, and construction.
Can Latitude 98 build on land I already own?
Yes, subject to property review and project feasibility.
Latitude 98 can evaluate your property for:
- Zoning
- Setbacks
- Access
- Utilities
- Well and septic feasibility
- Flood exposure
- Drainage
- Wetlands
- Soil conditions
- Easements
- Tree restrictions
- Association requirements
- Construction access
Owning a lot does not automatically mean that every home design can be built on it.
Do you offer existing floor plans?
Latitude 98 may offer predesigned Hurricane Home concepts that can be adapted to suitable properties.
Predesigned plans may help improve:
Design efficiency
Cost predictability
Construction consistency
Permit preparation
Material coordination
Project scheduling
Each plan must still be reviewed and adapted for the specific lot, engineering, drainage, orientation, wind conditions, utilities, and local requirements.
Can I design a custom Hurricane Home?
Yes.
Custom Hurricane Homes may be designed around:
- Your property
- Preferred architectural style
- Home size
- Bedroom and bathroom needs
- Accessibility
- Multigenerational living
- Outdoor living
- Garage or workshop requirements
- Aircraft hangar requirements
- Energy goals
- Backup-power priorities
- Interior selections
Custom homes generally require more design, engineering, budgeting, and coordination than an adapted predesigned plan.
Is a Hurricane Home hurricane-proof?
No. No home can be guaranteed to withstand every hurricane, tornado, flood, storm surge, falling tree, fire, utility failure, or other extreme event. Hurricane Homes are intended to reduce common vulnerabilities and improve preparedness. Homeowners must still maintain appropriate insurance, prepare for severe weather, follow emergency guidance, and comply with evacuation orders.
Where does Latitude 98 build Hurricane Homes?
Latitude 98 primarily evaluates Hurricane Home projects throughout:
Orange County
Seminole County
Lake County
Osceola County
Volusia County
Polk County
Selected custom, aviation-residential, community-housing, and strategic projects may also be considered elsewhere in Florida.
Can Latitude 98 help me find land?
Yes.
Latitude 98 can help establish site-selection criteria based on your preferred location, home size, lot size, budget, utility requirements, flood considerations, garage or hangar needs, and long-term plans.
Potential properties should be evaluated based on total development cost—not purchase price alone.
What architectural styles are available?
Potential architectural styles may include:
- Contemporary
- Transitional
- Florida traditional
- Modern farmhouse
- Coastal-inspired
- Craftsman-inspired
- Mediterranean-influenced
- Minimal modern
- Aviation-residential
- Custom estate architecture
Resilient construction does not require the home to look industrial or institutional.