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Katrina Cottages, kit-of-parts houses designed for hurricane-affected residents of the Gulf region, will finally be available to the public. The hardware superstore chain Lowe's will sell the systems in its Louisiana and Mississippi stores in late fall.
The bungalow-style cottages range in size from 544 square feet to 936 square feet, and can be expanded. Featuring Hardy Plank siding, wood framing, and metal roofing, they were developed as cheaper, more durable and attractive alternatives to the trailers that FEMA has dispensed throughout the area. The homes resist rot and termites, withstand winds of up to 140 miles an hour, and meet most hurricane codes as well as the International Building Code.
New York-based...