Category: Wind
From Lab Testing to Real Storms: How Metal Roofing Performs Under Pressure
Originally Published as: Certifications & Real World Performance: A Plain-Language Guide to...
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SPRI to Host 6-Hour Wind Design Seminar
SPRI, Inc. is hosting a Wind Design Seminar Oct. 16 in Concord, NC. AIA and IIBEC continuing education credits are available.
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Foam Roof System Saves Texas Warehouse from Extensive Tornado Damage
BY POLYGLASS On October 20, 2019, 10 twisters touched down along the storm line of North and...
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Combating Extreme Weather Conditions
By Rob Haddock, Director Metal Roof Advisory Group With the frequency of extreme weather...
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Design and Engineering Considerations for Avoiding Wind Uplift
When designing a roof to withstand wind uplift forces, the wind speeds for that geographic region,...
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BP Canada Multi-toned Gray Shingle
In response to changing market preferences, Building Products of Canada Corp. (BP Canada) has...
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Wind Uplift Resistance By Roof Type
Standing seam metal roofing has an advantage over other roof types, such as membrane and hot-applied asphaltic roofs, because it serves as a “structural” covering, meaning it can be engineered to withstand almost any force imposed by wind.
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Ricowi: An Intro to the Roofing Industry Committee on Weather Issues
The Roofing Industry Committee on Wind Issues, Inc. (RICOWI) was established in 1990 as a...
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