The American Iron and Steel Institute has released Cold-Formed Steel Shear Wall Design Guide, 2019 Edition, which provides discussion and design examples of steel sheet and wood structural panel sheathed, cold-formed steel framed shear wall assemblies.

Polyglass announced the new Velociflex high wind-resistant roof assembly system. Independently tested, the Velociflex system provides for high speed wind protection up to 270 pounds/square-foot.

ind loads on clay and concrete tile roof coverings shall be in accordance with Section 1609.5.

The façade system from Exterior Technologies Inc. adds movement to building enclosures and wall systems with its flapper-panel design.

OMG Roofing Products has introduced a new and improved, higher performing coping product tested and approved and feature a dual hook profile for superb wind performance.

In wake of hurricanes Harvey and Irma, hurricanes proved that they are no longer just a coastal threat

The American Wood Council offers time-saving tools to aid builders

This section has been refined in the 2009 Code, which includes the word ‘components’ and narrows requirements to be in accordance with Section 1609.

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Revision to standard will help maintain confidence in the wind resistance of asphalt shingles.