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Oklahoma Business Loses Building To Fire After November Tornado
A business with locations around the Lake Tenkiller area has reportedly lost their last building after a fire on Monday. Sue’s Recycling says they lost 9 buildings in total during the November 30th To
An Ingenious Home Built to Battle Tornadoes
How to design disaster-proof places where people would actually want to live.
Renovation Planning: How to Avoid Security, Fire Safety, and Other Code Issues
Learn about construction, renovation, project management, life safety, fire safety, security, egress<br>and related trends for building operations success
It's Tough To Build Homes That Can Withstand Tornadoes
Homebuilders use modern techniques to construct homes that can withstand winds of up to 200 miles an hour.
How your house can resist tornadoes the Three Little Pigs way
Engineers at Western University who practise blowing the roof off a house say there are simple, cheap and effective ways to keep a house intact in high winds.The biggest goal is to keep the roof fr…
How it Works: High Winds vs. Houses
Storms with severe winds, including tornadoes and hurricanes, often wreak havoc and destruction on houses. Ongoing research, however, has taught specialists how these storms find the weak points in houses, so you can make your house as safe as possible from windstorms. In this "How It Works" article, managing editor Debra Judge Silber outlines the weak points where heavy wind can affect a house and the…
What is a landspout and how is it different from a tornado?
Landspouts may resemble tornadoes but are far weaker and form quite differently. They pack winds well below 100 mph, unlike their violent counterparts which can easily exceed 250 mph.
What is the Deal with Fire Resistant Roofing?
Fire resistant roofing is one of the most ideal ways to roof your home. It can protect your family inside, and the rest of the home.
Are Your Asphalt Shingles Losing Their Granules?
If you notice your roof is losing granules, there's a chance your roof is nearing the end of it's life. These mineral granules serve as extr...
