Why Is Proper Ventilation So Important? With advances in construction products and procedures, heat, moisture, and condensation that used to escape through walls and windows are now building up inside homes and attic spaces. Excess attic heat can lead to moisture build-up, increased energy costs, ice dams, and potential damage to roofing products and structural…
Hello Allied Emergency Services community! With the surge in hurricane and tornado activities, understanding how to bolster your home or facility to withstand such severe weather conditions has never been more crucial. Sloped roofs, in particular, play a pivotal role in safeguarding a building against tornado and hurricanes. This post will walk you through the…
In this article, we will discuss best practices and recommendations based on existing resources from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Building Science, as well as insights gained from the Mitigation Assessment Team (MAT) after Hurricane Michael. Our goal is to help building owners, operators, design professionals, contractors, and municipal officials mitigate wind and water…
