Wind-Resistant Roofs?
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| Hexagonal, square and octagonal roofs with 30
degree slope. |
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*Rima Taher,
PhD Civil Engineering Professor at NJIT, has spent years studying
research regarding the best building structures for use in high-wind
regions. In press releases, she concludes:
"A home with a
square floor plan (or better a hexagonal or octagonal plan) with a
multiple-panel roof (4 or more panels) was found to have reduced wind loads.
Roofs with multiple slopes such as a hip roof (4 slopes) perform better
under wind forces than gable roofs (2 slopes). A 30-degree roof slope
has the best results." |
| To read the entire article visit:
www.njit.edu/news/2007/2007-247.php |
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