Articles Tagged with ''wind resistance''

The American Iron and Steel Institute has released Cold-Formed Steel Shear Wall Design Guide, 2019 Edition, which provides discussion and design examples of steel sheet and wood structural panel sheathed, cold-formed steel framed shear wall assemblies.

Polyglass announced the new Velociflex high wind-resistant roof assembly system. Independently tested, the Velociflex system provides for high speed wind protection up to 270 pounds/square-foot.

Simpson Strong-Tie launched the High-Performance Solutions for High-Wind Forces online resource center to provide inspectors and specifiers with customized resources for safeguarding the structural integrity of buildings during hurricanes, tornadoes and other high-wind events.

ind loads on clay and concrete tile roof coverings shall be in accordance with Section 1609.5.

The façade system from Exterior Technologies Inc. adds movement to building enclosures and wall systems with its flapper-panel design.

OMG Roofing Products has introduced a new and improved, higher performing coping product tested and approved and feature a dual hook profile for superb wind performance.

In wake of hurricanes Harvey and Irma, hurricanes proved that they are no longer just a coastal threat

Presentation covered experience with how wind and water damage happens, why it happens and even the important question of, did it really happen?

The American Wood Council offers time-saving tools to aid builders

This section has been refined in the 2009 Code, which includes the word ‘components’ and narrows requirements to be in accordance with Section 1609