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Hurricane-Proofing Your Sloped Roof: The Physics of High-Wind Fastening Zones

• September 11, 2026
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During severe coastal depressions, cyclones, and fierce pre-monsoon squalls across South India, wind velocities can spike between 120 km/h and 180+ km/h within minutes. While heavy structural damage to masonry is rare, roofs bear the brunt of aerodynamic forces. Broken roof tiles, ripped metal profile sheets, and peeled-back overhangs are common sights in the aftermath …