Does it cost more to rebuild a house after a hurricane/tornado, or prevent the house from failure?

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Acermill; Good point on whether it is more cost effective to protect the house or just let it get wiped out and rebuild. Really works for houses that use the Anchor and Braced Structure Systems (All currently).

I'm hoping to add an option for the Real Estate and Property Development Industries to consider. I have developed a structural system that addresses the perimeters (bottoms, sides/bodies, and roofs, inclusively) of the building structure, that save the Builders money by reducing/replacing the bracing, shearing and reinforcing connectors building frame protections used for all houses; with a continuous reinforcing steel strapping system around the perimeter walls and roofs that extend into and grab the footing rebar. This method strengthens the frame and adds a full-frame shock-absorber that reduces the effects of forces and loads on the frames by about 33-50+%, making the frame virtually tornado-proof, and less expensive to construct. This makes it cost more to rebuild.

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Far less expensive to take remedial measures to protect the property.  A seriously damaged house can require several hundred thousand dollars of repair after a hurricane or tornado.  Many houses who go through such storms are completely destroyed.