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Home » wind resistance

Articles Tagged with ''wind resistance''

Concrete Roof Tiles
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An Examination of Concrete Roofing Tile’s Wind Resistance Capabilities

Robin Anderson
January 29, 2024
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Many factors go into determining a roof's wind resistance, from speed and direction to the design and materials used. Westlake Royal Roofing Products takes a closer look at the way concrete roof tiles are a superior choice for wind resistance.
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Blown Away

Roof Peeled Right Off Its Rafters Due to High Winds

“I’ve never seen anything quite like this before,” says homeowner’s son
Bryan Gottlieb
Bryan Gottlieb
January 17, 2024
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A farmhouse in Richmond, Vt., experienced severe roof damage due to high winds, with the community rallying to repair and install a new roof swiftly.


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NRCA makes upgrades to its Roof Wind Designer Online Tool for calculating wind-resistance loads.
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NRCA Announces Upgrades to 'Roof Wind Designer' Online Software

Program for helping determine wind-load calculations receives enhancements and remains free to use
Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
November 30, 2023
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The National Roofing Contractors Association has upgraded Roof Wind Designer, a free online tool, to generate reports on wind uplift pressures using the latest ASCE 7-22 standards.


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GAF Master Flow Pivot Pipe Boot Flashing 3- and 4-inch Models

Flashing designed and tested to pass 110 mph wind-driven rain test and Class 4 impact resistance
Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
October 30, 2023
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GAF's Master Flow Pivot Pipe Boot Flashing provides an ease of installation with features such as pre-punched nail fastening guides and universal pitch adjustment.


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Project Profile: McElroy Metal Provides Hurricane-Safe Solution for Surf City Municipal Complex

April 26, 2022
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After losing its previous building to water damage due to Hurricane Florence, Surf City officials wanted to ensure their new roof could withstand severe weather.


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Air vent

For PEAK Results Go with Ridge Vents

Paul Scelsi
April 11, 2022
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Think box vents and turbines are cheaper and better for a homeowner’s roof? Think again, says the experts at Air Vent Inc.


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Saint-Gobain, CertainTeed Reduces CO2 Emissions with Blooming Grove Wind Farm

March 22, 2022
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The announcement comes only months after the company announced its new global Grow and Impact strategy, which includes achieving carbon neutrality by the year 2050.


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Project Profile: Reroofing Norway Elementary School After Midwest Derecho

November 30, 2021
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Contractors opted for a Versico retrofit system for Norway Elementary School in Iowa after it experienced wind damage from the 2020 derecho storm and needed to be reroofed.


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S-5! Presents at METALCON Sponsors New Solar Education Center & Launches its WindClamp2X

October 4, 2021
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S-5! is presenting multiple educational sessions in METALCON's Solar Education Center and on the show floor along with launching its new WindClamp2X.


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ATAS Introduces New Online Continuing Education Course

September 10, 2021
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The new course identifies the types of metal roof panels and their performance capabilities in relation to high wind testing and standards.


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