WILL A STEEL BUILDING OUTLAST HURRICANE SEASON?
Hurricanes are not unusual when you live in the path of tropical storm patterns. However, elevating climatic temperatures are making them more common - and more disastrous - than ever. After watching the destruction caused by recent hurricanes, like Andrew, Katrina, Irene and Ike, property owners and builders are placing an increasing emphasis on building materials that can withstand superstorm conditions. Steel buildings are one of the most popular choices due to their ability to experience hurricane-force winds and remain standing. STEEL BUILDINGS OUTLAST HURRICANES WITH THE RIGHT DESIGN DETAILS While a steel building can survive during hurricane season, it will only do so it if it's engineered and built correctly. There are three factors that determine whether a building can withstand the rigors of a hurricane - including elevated wind speeds, debris impact and the deluge of water that accompanies it. Those are: Engineering and design Material durability Its ability to...