What is the best shape for a house where the weather is very windy?
What is the best shape for a house where the weather is very windy? A home with a square floor plan (or better a hexagonal or octagonal plan) with a multiple-panel roof (4 or more panels) was found to have reduced wind loads. Roofs with multiple slopes such as a hip roof (4 slopes) perform better under wind forces than gable roofs (2 slopes). What is the most wind resistant roof? Metal roofing A metal roof can weather hurricane-force winds up to 160 mph, making it the most wind-resistant solution. Metal roofing systems are pricier than cheap shingles, but they...