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Two contrasting houses, one on an exposed ridge and one in a sheltered green valley near Grand Etang, clouds moving overhead, wide telephoto view from a distant hill, soft daylight

Hilltop, Hillside or Seafront? How Site Exposure Changes Storm Risk

How site exposure changes hurricane risk for Grenada homes: hilltop wind speed-up, seafront surge and spray, valley flooding and what design wind loads mean.

14/10/2026 8 min read

Older wooden Grenadian house on concrete pillars in Gouyave being fitted with new metal roof straps by two workers on ladders, neighbours watching, eye-level shot, warm morning light

Hurricane-Resilient Homes

Retrofitting an Older Grenada House for Hurricanes: Priority Checklist

A priority checklist for retrofitting an older Grenada house against hurricanes: roof connections, openings, gable ends, verandas and trees, ranked by value.

14/10/2026 8 min read