Video: Simpson Explores Resilient Construction

Originally published by: SBC MagazineMarch 4, 2019
by Sean Shields

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Simpson Strong-Tie recently created a webpage on its site entitled, “Build with the Best to Prepare for Nature's Worst,” where it provides a variety of resources focused on resilient construction, particularly as it pertains to high winds.  The webpage states:

High-wind forces pose unique dangers — and thus unique challenges — to building structures. Whether you're a specifier, builder or homeowner, our state-of-the art design solutions and comprehensive resources can help you prepare and protect structures against damage due to high-wind events.

It also features the video below, which is a structure that was covered several times after Hurricane Michael made landfall last year:

 

 

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