Wind Gusts Working On A Roof

In order for a structure to be sound and secure the foundation roof and walls must be strong and wind resistant.

Wind gusts working on a roof.

Tropical storm isaias was more of a wind event than a rain event for ocean city after the roof of a condominium ripped off most likely by a strong wind gust approaching 70 to 80 mph. The main issue i think is. Wind gusts have been pushing over 60 mph with idaho falls airport still seeing a 62 mph gust just before 10 p m monday night. That wind could cause damage to buildings including roof shingles and windows.

Bird said no people or animals were injured. A strong gust tore off the roof of the beef barn at the fairgrounds where cattle were in pens for judging at about 4 30 p m. The wind can get under a corner or small piece of the shingle and curl it or rip it off completely. High winds may also throw loose objects or break tree branches the warning said.

When building a structure it is important to calculate wind load to ensure that the structure can withstand high winds especially if the building is located in an area known for inclement weather. Oh my god hold on said holt in the video. Strong winds through alaska range passes on labor day weekend included hurricane strength gusts that knocked power out for hundreds of people mostly in the delta junction area. This can leave your roof exposed in those areas leading to leaks.

The roof of one of the beef buildings blew. She told news 2 she felt helpless as the workers screamed. Sheets of plywood flew through the air as wind gusts up to 70 miles per hour swept in. Another danger of high winds to your roof is lifting while the shingles may look intact from the ground high winds coming up over a roof can create a suction effect and lift the shingles upwards loosening.