Extreme cold coupled with high winds had been causing the pipes under the barracks, which were heated to 180 degrees, to freeze. The structure’s fiberglass batting insulation had failed to perform under such intense conditions.

The U.S. averages 1,333 tornadoes per year with more than half of those occurring between April and June when most universities are still in session. The top five states with the highest number of tornadoes annually include Texas, Kansas, Florida, Oklahoma and Nebraska. 

During the dates of March 1 through March 3, 2023, the Roofing Industry Committee on Weather Issues held its annual spring seminar in Houston, Texas

Browse our latest issue to learn more about groundbreaking testing, designing for the extremes with lightning protection systems, next generation spray foam addressing climate concerns, and understanding the very severe hail designation.

East Coast Lightning Equipment, Inc. announced it has relocated its manufacturing operations to a new 26,000-square-foot facility in Torrington, Conn.

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.

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

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