Disaster Creators at Work
Finding Practical Solutions
- Developing relationshipsbetween current test standards and performance of roofs insimulated windstorms.
- Identifying effectivemethods to provide back-up water intrusion protection when theprimary roof cover is damaged.
- Identifying fixes for waterintrusion and wind-borne firebrand intrusion via roof ventingsystems.
- Simulating wind-driven hailevents and evaluating associated damage to roof covers, as well asidentifying solutions.
- Initiating research intoaging effects on roof performance in extreme events.
- Developing cost-effectivemethods for retrofitting various roofing systems to reduce damageand losses.
Joseph King[email protected]www.DisasterSafety.org
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