High-Wind-Resistant Shingles Achieving strength and affordability with top-of-the-line technology

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Correct nailing pattern for maximum wind resistance. Illustration courtesy of PATH A Safe Retreat Beall's Storm Safe Homes project isn't just about storm-resistance; it's also about preparedness. Details like the safe room and back-up power offer buyers peace of mind. Doubling as a master bedroom closet, the safe room is made from 8-inch concrete block, poured solid with a 4-inch cap of concrete on the ceiling. This is reinforced with #5 rebar running every 8 inches in each direction. "A lot of the damage we've seen in storms has been the result of trees falling through roofs. A poured concrete slab that is reinforced with rebar will be safe from a falling tree," Beall says. A pre-wired six-circuit breaker box plugs into a generator that runs to outlets in the safe room, the master bedroom, the refrigerator and one set of lights in the living room. "It won't be a totally functional home, but it gives you enough power to run a fan, cook and live for a few weeks," says Beall. Generators also allow fans and dryers to dry out the home if the power goes out after a hurricane. Technology Highlights This project included the following PATH-profiled technology: High-Wind- and Impact-Resistant Shingles High Performance Glazing This article is provided by the Partnership for Advancing Technologies in Housing. PREVIOUS  1 | 2 | 3 RELATED ARTICLES: Storm Sellers: Hurricane-Resistant Building Attracts Buyers