April 9th, 2008
White Paper Available: Severe Weather and its Impact on Walls and Roofs
TFM has created a new, free, online resource to help facility managers analyze their purchasing options and make more strategic decisions regarding all aspects of building operations. This library of white papers sets out to streamline researching processes and increase productivity levels for busy fms.
The first offering in the TFM Online White Paper Library comes from Honeywell. It’s titled, Construction Industry White Paper: Severe Weather and Walls/Roofs, and it makes the case for SPF roofing and insulation for facilities prone to extreme weather.
Here’s a summary of the report.
Severe weather is the toughest test for any roof system. Each year, insurance claims hail damage average close to $2 billion and for wind-related damage more than $160 million. Ten years ago, Hurricane Andrew wrought unprecedented economic devastation, resulting in more than $26 billion in damage in the United States—the most expensive natural disaster in all of U.S. history. Natural events like this have revealed the real value of SPF as a safe, sturdy, and effective product that endures severe weather better than many other commercially available exterior systems.
Severe weather is the toughest test for any roof system. Each year, insurance claims hail damage average close to $2 billion and for wind-related damage more than $160 million. Ten years ago, Hurricane Andrew wrought unprecedented economic devastation, resulting in more than $26 billion in damage in the United States—the most expensive natural disaster in all of U.S. history. Natural events like this have revealed the real value of SPF as a safe, sturdy, and effective product that endures severe weather better than many other commercially available exterior systems.
White paper topics include:
- Executive Summary
- Building Materials and Severe Weather
- Storm Events and Effects on Buildings, Including Wind Loading
- Relevant Hurricane Codes, Standards, and Testing Procedures
- SPF Products and Applications
- SPF Testing and Standards
- Case Study of Superdome Re-roofing
- SPF Storm Performance Criteria
- Hurricane Katrina: NIST Study and Findings
- Performance of Roofing Systems and Building Assemblies
- The Miami International Airport Re-roofing
- NIST Findings on SPF systems
- White Paper Action Plan
To download the full report, click this link.
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