But with more frequent occurrences of hurricanes and damaging storms, should more stringent building codes be the sole defense in limiting property damage?
Architecture firm Siegel & Strain reports that two of the firm's projects are listed on the recently released list of 20 verified zero net energy buildings in California.
This code implies that all low-slope roof covering materials must be able to withstand typical impact loads, such as foot traffic, hail and driving rainstorms.
The American Architectural Manufacturers Association recently released an updated document using ASTM test methods to qualify windows, doors and skylights as "impact resistant."
