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Secure Locking Coping Increases Performance in High-Wind

Rapid-Lok SL

June 29, 2021

ATAS International introduces a new coping, which incorporates secure locking features to increase its performance in high wind environment.

Simpson Strong-Tie Adds New Construction Guide for Protecting Against High-Wind Forces

July 22, 2020

The Simpson Strong-Tie High Wind Guide includes completely updated allowable load tables per AC13 (ASTM D7147) standards, crucial data for engineers designing structures to resist high-wind events.

Simpson Strong-Tie Launches High-Wind Construction Resource Center

March 20, 2019

Simpson Strong-Tie launched the High-Performance Solutions for High-Wind Forces online resource center to provide inspectors and specifiers with customized resources for safeguarding the structural integrity of buildings during hurricanes, tornadoes and other high-wind events.

Drawing Board: SPRI Takes Leading Role in Wind Uplift Testing and Design

Mike Ennis

May 1, 2012

The effect of high winds on roofs is a complex phenomenon, and inadequate wind uplift design is a common factor in roofing failures.

SPRI Takes Leading Role in Wind-Uplift Testing and Design

Association Develops New ANSI Approved Standards

Mike Ennis

February 15, 2012

The effect of high winds on roofs is a complex phenomenon, and inadequate wind uplift design is a common factor in roofing failures.

This course will build upon basic cover board education and teach you how to identify and articulate the most common risk factors (adverse conditions) for commercial roof damage.

Topics covered will include reflective roofing and rooftop overburden, such as solar and amenity spaces, that can provide additional energy generation, learning spaces for students, and how to design and build resilient and durable roofing solutions.

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