Newer homes and commercial buildings constructed to modern standards fared better in Hurricane Ike than older structures, but roof design still needs improvement, according to an insurance-backed research institute.

The Tampa, Fla.-based Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) said the results from a two-day survey of property damage in Galveston, Houston and the surrounding Texas area indicates that more attention needs to be paid to building standards for roofs.

“The damage we have seen from Hurricane Ike drives home the need to establish clear definitions and standards for secondary water protection to achieve the kind of performance we need to keep water out of homes when these storms occur,” Tim Reinhold, IBHS chief engineer, said in a statement.

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