Science and Wind

Phys.org is doing new studies that feature a man-made wall of wind to test wind resistance on buildings. This has an immediate effect on our building code and that of other locations as Florida is leading the way in wind-resistance and building ordinances! Read the article here.

Copying Florida's Building Code

In the wake of the recent tornadoes that swept through Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, Alabama, and Georgia, other states' building codes are considering adopting the strict standards to protect against violent winds that Florida has in place for hurricanes.

Source: Indy Star