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Please follow this link for the South Florida Sun-Sentinel article on:
"A GUIDE TO FIXING YOUR HOME AFTER HURRICANE SEASON"
The Hurricanes of 2004
An overview of FEMA's findings and recommendations for roof system performance by Thomas L. Smith, AIA, RRC ProfessionalMagazine.net Between Aug. 13, 2004, and Sept. 25, 2004, Hurricane Charley, Frances, Ivan and Jeanne made landfall in Florida. (Ivan also hit the eastern coastal areas of Alabama.) In response, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) deployed Mitigation Assessment Teams (MATs) following Charley and Ivan to determine how well buildings performed following the hurricanes. The MATs were composed of national experts in hazards (wind and flood), coastal processes and building codes. They are deployed after disaster events for which damage summaries and subsequent conclusions and recommendations are likely to have national implications. In addition, a Rapid Response Data Collection Team performed field observations after Hurricane Frances. This team focused on critical and essential facilities, such as hospitals and schools. The observation, conclusions and recommendations of the Charley and Ivan MATs are presented in FEMA publications 488 and 489, respectively, and can be obtained at no cost from FEMA. The two reports include more than 45 pages and 55 photos retaining to roof systems and rooftop equipment performance. METAL PANELS A variety of structural and architectural panels were observed. The most notable roof covering success was the 5-V crimp panels. Exposed fasteners are used with these panels. Although some 5-V crimp panel failures were observed (typically when fastened with nails rather than screws or when the substrate failed), these panels were found to be reliable performers even in areas struck by Charley's high winds. An advantage of exposed fastener systems is that it is easy to determine fastener spacing after panel application (and, if deficient, additional fasteners can be readily installed). http://www.professionalroofing.net/article.aspx?A_ID=710 Angell Roofing Opinion: Metal roofs, and in particular the 5-V crimp panels, are the strongest and most wind resistant of all roof coverings. Our opinion at Angell Roofing is that a 5-V crimp roof installed in combination with a peel & stick/Ice & water shield underlayment is hands-down the absolute best performing roof for the coastal high wind and rain areas. We feel so strongly about this that Charles Angell, President, has installed this exact roof system on his personal residence. Hurricane Charley & Frances Damage
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