Wind Resistance Articles

In the wake of disaster: a call for better housing

October 28, 2022 | Filed under: Consumer Education,Newsletter Articles,Research,Wind Resistance

Hurricane Ian ravaged Florida and the Southern U.S. on September 28, 2022. Many lost their lives, and thousands who were displaced returned to devastated homes and communities. Thankfully, we’ve seen people step up and provide humanitarian aid. Now, we need to band together and prepare for future disasters.  Ian caused billions of dollars of property… read more

Your Roof and Natural Disasters: How to Prepare and Repair

September 22, 2021 | Filed under: Consumer Education,Newsletter Articles,Research,Wind Resistance

As Hurricane Ida ravaged the Southeastern United States and moved north, many homeowners evacuated. Flooding, high winds, and pouring rain caused millions of dollars in property damage and displaced thousands of people from their homes. The Northeast experienced torrential rains and flooding, with sadly no time for evacuation. Louisiana suffered, again, with many parishes without… read more

Get Ready for Hurricanes and Ice Dams

September 20, 2018 | Filed under: Buying a New Roof,Newsletter Articles,Research,Wind Resistance

Depending upon where you live, there are two issues raising concerns for homeowners this fall when it comes to roofing: hurricanes and ice dams. HURRICANES When ocean waters warm, we see things change a bit and get some warning of the severity of a coming hurricane season. In 2018, the construction industry took a serious… read more

Metal Roofing and Wind Resistance

October 6, 2017 | Filed under: Newsletter Articles,Research,Wind Resistance

A quality installation of a quality metal roof, with wind resistance, could have made a difference during the horrific hurricanes and tropical storms of 2017 which impacted and displaced thousands of people. As a company, we worked with local contractors and agencies to support rebuilding efforts in the affected areas. Read All About Hurricanes and… read more