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Articles Tagged with ''severe weather''

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A Deeper Dive into the Very Severe Hail Designation

Mikael Kuronen
November 11, 2022

In 2022, insured losses from hailstorms topped $10 billion in the United States for the 15th year in a row. Hailstorms account for 70 percent of the average annual property losses from severe convective storms in the U.S., according to the National Center for Atmospheric Research.


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Fire Station Depends on Lightning Protection System

September 16, 2022

Fire stations not only need to provide a safe workplace for first responders and staff, but they also must remain fully functional during storms.  A properly designed, installed, and maintained lightning protection system is critically important for emergency response facilities.


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View Our Summer 2022 eMagazine

July 11, 2022

Our Summer 2022 edition contains various technical articles describing the challenges of designing buildings for severe weather, and much more.


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Achieving Building Health and Sustainability with Louvers

Jim Smardo
May 9, 2022

Louvers improve overall building resiliency, occupant health and can contribute to LEED and decarbonization goals.


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PODCAST: Designing for Severe Weather

April 6, 2022

Building Enclosure was joined by Doug Coenen, Principal with Walter P Moore, to talk about designing for severe weather.


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Global Resiliency Dialogue Releases Report Detailing Consideration of Climate Risk in Building Codes

February 2, 2021
The document reports the results of an international survey about how building codes around the world use climate data to address hazards.
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Lightning Protection Systems

Both Roofs and Lightning Protection Systems Protect Buildings Against Weather Damage
Jennifer Morgan Michael Chusid, RA FCSI
February 18, 2016
Rain, snow and lightning—each originates in the clouds and can damage buildings that are not properly protected.
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Visualizing Weather Data Using Climate

Visualizing Weather Data Using Climate Consultant

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Daniel Overbey
December 28, 2015
The U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy provides public access to long-term climate data for over 2,100 locations throughout the world.
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Beautiful, Strong Roofing System

February 4, 2015
Is resistance to wind, hail, snow, ice and earthquakes an essential feature of the roofing system you‘re considering?
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Vycor enV-S Weather Resistive Barrier

Superior Energy Efficiency, Lower Air Leakage Rates
January 19, 2015
Grace Construction Products—a leader in commercial and residential building materials—has developed the latest advancement in residential weather resistive barriers, offering premium protection to a home’s structural integrity, peace of mind during installation, and superior energy efficiency.
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