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Whenever historic homes get flooded, building contractors often feel compelled by government regulations to rip out the water-logged wood flooring and install flood-resistant materials.
Whenever historic homes get flooded, building contractors often feel compelled by government regulations to rip out the water-logged wood flooring, tear down the old plaster walls and install new, flood-resistant materials.
In Florida, historic preservationists already fear older homes damaged by Ian may be stripped of original materials because so few craftsmen are available who can properly perform repairs.