How can wind affect residential building for accessory structures such as garages, barns, additions and carports?

January 26 / Stacey / Comments (0)

A building's ability to withstand wind shear is the key factor of consideration when you are building an accessory structure or a home.  Most stand outside or drive on a windy day and think nothing of it.  If you raise an umbrella up against a rainy wind, what happens?  The air concentrates around the canopy and pushes against it.  The same is true of a garage wall.  When building anything, experienced builders consider lateral, horizontal and vertical wind shear.  Can the building be pushed over? Can the wind rush up through a soffit and lift the roof off of the garage?  Will wind tunnel itself under a gable?  All of these things are considered and prepared for by an experienced building contractor.  Structural integrity is the number one concern.  CALL H.W. ENTERPRISES INC, for an appointment.  It's free.  The owner will speak to you about your project, evaluate the building site itself and explain what concerns there are and how to address them.  Call us at 757-595-4562 or 757-696-1927.  H.W. ENTERPRISES, INC. has over 60 years of building experience.  We are THE go-to for garages, workshops, barns, additions and shell homes.

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