Whether unusually high winds manifest as hurricanes, tornadoes, severe storms or other events, they can cause substantial harm to both residential and commercial properties.  This results in significant financial loss and possible loss of lives. The best solution would be to not build in hazardous areas, but we are too stubborn to accept defeat. So, we do our best to learn all we can of what to expect, and determine wind loads we can reasonably expect to mitigate. We examine load paths for the various types of pressures and loads that we expect buildings to be subjected to by wind. We research known ways to mitigate expected forces. Then we seek to implement the best solutions we can afford, to soften the blow of the hammer.   

Precautions taken during either design or construction will be greatly appreciated by building occupants when a high wind event occurs.