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What is a resource?

A resource provides information on measures that can improve the resilience of households during a disaster or adverse weather event.

Replacing roofs on houses for homeowners
  • Tropical Cyclone
  • Resource
Provides information for homeowners from the Cyclone Testing Station,

It provides information about:

  • why replacing a roof on an older house is important if it has deteriorated
  • what you need to consider when replacing a tile roof with a sheet metal roof
  • checking the tie-down system (connections) in the roof structure
  • the wind forces on roofs and why roofs are vulnerable to damage from strong winds
  • the damage strong winds can cause to roofs
  • checking the wind classification
  • what you need to discuss with your builder.

Resources

Description

Owner
Cyclone Testing Station
Audience
Homeowner
Insurance Mentioned
Could my insurer consider this action beneficial?
Unknown
Potential Savings in Risk Premium
Could this action have a tangible impact on my risk premium?
Unknown
Evidence of Effectiveness
Modeling indicates it should reduce damage
Suitablity for Other Hazards
Storm
Complexity
Pictorial and detailed design info
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