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Roof of a building damaged by a severe wind event. Photo: James Cook University Cyclone Testing Station.

Community benefits of roof upgrades

TitleCommunity benefits of roof upgrades
Publication TypeReport
Year of Publication2019
AuthorsParackal, K, Ginger, J, Henderson, D, Wehner, M
Document Number528
Date Published12/2019
InstitutionBushfire and Natural Hazards CRC
CityMelbourne
Report Number528
Keywordscommunity resilience, cyclones, Emergency management, engineering, resilience, roof, Severe Weather
Abstract

Legacy houses (Houses built Pre-1982) are at risk of damage from wind loads due to the often inadequate roof hold down provided by connection details. Improving wind resistance through replacing roof connections or retrofitting the existing structure can greatly improve building performance and community safety. The Queensland Government Household Resilience Program (HRP) provides funding to help eligible home owners improve the resilience of their homes against cyclones. This program developed with advice from the Cyclone Testing Station is managed by the Queensland Department of Housing & Public Works (QDPWH) and commenced in late 2018.
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Key Topics

cyclone
emergency management
severe weather

Project Reference

Improving the resilience of existing housing to severe wind events

Publication Type

Report

Report

Publication Year

Year of Publication 2019