Hurricane-proof building

Typically, roof trusses are "toenailed" into the top of the walls, which provide insufficient force to resist high winds.

To mitigate this pressure differential, pre-installed aluminum tabular channels can be permanently fastened perpendicularly across the top of the interlocking ribs of the metal roof system without disturbing the flow of rainwater at the eaves mid-span and ridge locations of the building.

Wall logs in such construction must be made of glued laminated timber and all other components of the house, including hurricane straps, must be hurricane-resistant.

[6] Additionally, with the roof and floors built using a radial truss array, that allows any potential energy from sustained winds to disperse across the entire structure instead of building up in one area.

[7] Building openings such as garage doors and windows are often weak points susceptible to failure by wind pressure and blowing debris.

Reinforced concrete is a strong, dense material that can withstand the destructive power of very high winds and high-speed debris if used in a building that is designed properly.

After Hurricane Andrew in 1992 caused $16 billion in insured damage, the state of Florida established new building standards and enforcement.

One important addition to the new code was the requirement of missile-impact resisting glass, which can withstand high-velocity impact from wind-borne debris during a hurricane.