Develop a wind load model for low medium and high profile roof tiles to compute pressures and attachment forces 2.
Is clay tile roof wind resistance.
In regions prone to tornadoes hurricanes or extreme winds roof tile provides one of the best defenses against wind related property damage.
Compare contrast wind resistance of installation options mech.
Natural air ventilation under the tile created by its high porosity and installation techniques used help to relieve wind stress.
4 1 the method of attachment of roof tiles to the roof deck or support structure is one factor in the resistance of concrete and clay roof tiles to the action of wind.
Section 1504 2 1 2 wind tunnel testing.
Several systems of attachment and even combinations of systems are used in the application of tile to a roof.
Concrete and clay tile roofing resists hurricane force winds.
Although clay tiles can be fragile they also can have a high impact resistance.
A clay tile roof is a worthy long term investment long lived fireproof resistant to damage from high wind a thermal barrier that can buffer against extremes of temperature and above all an inescapably charming crown to the architectural styles that call for it.
Concrete and clay roof tiles shall be tested to determine their resistance to overturning due to wind in accordance with chapter 15 and either sbcci sstd 11 or astm c1568.
Uplift tas 108 95 wind tunnel char as well as.