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As storms become more extreme, it’s time to rethink how we design roofs

  • Written by Shubham Tiwari, PhD Candidate in Civil Engineering, University of Waikato
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As extreme wind events are becoming more intense across New Zealand and the Pacific, roofs are often the first point of failure. But they remain one of the most overlooked elements in discussions about resilience and safety.

Storm systems such as Cyclone Gabrielle and tropical Cyclone Tam have caused widespread damage. But it’s...

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