Disaster Creators at Work
Finding Practical Solutions
- Developing relationships between current test standards and performance of roofs in simulated windstorms.
- Identifying effective methods to provide back-up water intrusion protection when the primary roof cover is damaged.
- Identifying fixes for water intrusion and wind-borne firebrand intrusion via roof venting systems.
- Simulating wind-driven hail events and evaluating associated damage to roof covers, as well as identifying solutions.
- Initiating research into aging effects on roof performance in extreme events.
- Developing cost-effective methods for retrofitting various roofing systems to reduce damage and losses.
Joseph King jking@ibhs.org www.DisasterSafety.org
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