Wind, Water Damage Covered at AAMA Fall Conference
The timely topic of wind and water-related codes was addressed at the American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) 2017 National Fall Conference. Dan Lavrich, P.E., and owner of Lavrich & Associates Consulting Engineers in Florida, presented "Wind, Water, Codes, Coverage: Myths & Realities." Lavrich is active in building code development in Florida and currently is performing inspections in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma, which hit Florida last month just after Hurricane Harvey hit Houston.
Lavrich's presentation covered his experience with how wind and water damage happens, why it happens and even the important question of, did it really happen? He says determining the answer to the last question can get complicated.