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Structural Performance of Wood-Frame Buildings in the Tornadoes of Southwest Missouri Findings of APA assessment team that surveyed damage caused by tornadoes that struck Southwest Missouri in May, 2003. Updated February 2005.
A report of damage assessments from the December 26, 2015, tornado storm near Dallas, Texas. Forensic evidence suggests much of the damage occurred along the outer edges of the storm's path, where wind speeds appeared to be lower. Wind-resistant construction recommendations included. Issued May 2016.
Structural Performance of Newly Constructed Homes in North Carolina, Alabama, and Georgia. Report provides damage observations conducted by APA after the April 2011 tornados. Available only as a downloadable PDF. Issued August 2011.
This design guide illustrates nine construction details that improve wind resilience in residential construction, expanded to include real-world examples of each application. Revised September 2021.
Illustrates the effects of high winds on a roof, and provides solutions for increasing resistance to wind damage. Revised August 2007.