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Causes of roof covering damage and failure modes: Insights provided by Hurricane Andrew

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Abstract
Hurricane Andrew caused very extensive roof damage in south Florida. This paper describes the primary causes of low and steep slope roof covering damage and failure modes. Strategies are given for enhancing roof system performance in high wind ares.
Date
12/1993
Author(s)
Tom Smith
Page(s)
303-312
Keyword(s)
hurricane; roof covering; failure; hurricane Andrew; wind damage;


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