What makes metal panel construction resistant to damage from hurricane winds?
If you have been to or have seen pictures of an area damaged by a hurricane or even just high winds you will notice that a great deal of the damage consists of partially removed roof finishes and blown out eave soffits. The damaged roof finish starts the roof leaking causing additional damage to the interior finishes like drywall and woodwork. The damaged soffit lets the moisture in, but also allows the wind to enter the inside of the roof. At this point, the roof is in jeopardy of being torn apart piece by piece as the pressure of the wind acts on the many sheathing panels and framing members looking for a weak point. With metal panel construction, none of this happens. The metal skin on the top side of the panel acts as an irremovable integral moisture and vapor barrier blocking any rain damage after the roof finishes are blown off. The metal skin on the underside of the panel as it passes over the wall to create the eave is water proof and virtually indestructible, the wind has noth
