Strong Wind Wind Resistant Roof Design

Roof design for proper wind resistance.

Strong wind wind resistant roof design.

Improper attachment results in the increased probability of wind. Order reprints no comments damage to this pensacola school building began at the perimeter edges. Photo courtesy of ricowi system attachment is the most critical element of roof design and application. Strong winds can cause sudden devastating roof damage when a severe storm moves through but asphalt roof shingles can also be negatively impacted on windy days when there s no rain hail sleet or snow in the forecast.

The whole point of buying a wind resistant gazebo is to make it as sturdy as possible. The roof is an easy target for one of mother nature s most unpredictable and powerful forces wind. If your home has a gable roof two sided pitched roof the end wall takes a beating during a hurricane and typical framing methods create a vulnerable hinge line at the joint between levels. Additionally with the roof and floors built using a radial truss array that allows any potential energy from sustained winds to disperse across the entire.

Roof overhangs are subject to wind uplift forces which could trigger a roof failure. And when metal roofing is installed with vertical seems in a continuous pane from eave to peak there are few places where wind can enter to cause failure. The round design allows the wind to blow around the home reducing the build up of pressure on one side. Some metal roofing can withstand winds of more up to 150 miles per hour more than most homes can handle.

A good gazebo for wind will be heavy and sturdy and should have fixing or anchoring points built into the design. If you are concerned about high winds in your area then you want to be sure the gazebo is designed and constructed for this purpose. In the design of the hurricane resistant home the length of these overhangs should be limited to 20 inches.