Preparing buildings for increasing wind loads

Preparing buildings for increasing wind loads

Lisa Stephens, Product Manager at ROCKWOOL® UK, explores the latest developments in wind load testing in the face of more extreme winter storms Extreme weather is becoming increasingly common, with heavy flooding, wildfires, and hurricanes devastating urban centres globally. In the UK, research by Newcastle University and the Met Office predicts an increase in storm severity¹. This highlights the growing importance of designing and constructing …