The Ten Key Points of strengthening for disaster resistance
10 Key Points | Examples | Techniques
The Ten Key Points of
Typhoon Resistant Construction
| 1. Choose the location carefully to avoid the full force of the wind. |  |
| 2. Build a house with a simple shape to avoid negative pressure |  |
| 3. Build the roof at an angle of 30° to 45° to prevent it from lifting off |  |
| 4. Avoid wide roof overhangs; separate the veranda structure from the house |  |
| 5. Make sure the foundations, walls, roof structure and roof covering are all firmly fixed together |  |
| 6. Reinforce the triangular bracing in the structure. |  |
| 7. Make sure the roof covering is attached to the roof structure to prevent it from lifting. |  |
| 8. Match opposing openings | |
| 9. Use doors and windows that can be closed | |
| 10. Plant trees around the house as wind breaks |
Note: These were developed and tested in the course of the DW/GRET implementation of UNDP/UNCHS programme VIE /85/019 "Demonstration of typhoon resistant building techniques" 1989-1991.
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