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Photo 1: Roof damage after a storm. Thank goodness the conduit is still attached to the RTU so it didn\u2019t blow off the roof. Images: Hutchinson Design Group Ltd.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Resiliency is the buzzword for this decade. Designing resilient roof systems, in my estimation, will become a standard and make its way into the codes by 2030 or before. This is the second in a series of articles based on experience and observations following extreme climatic events on how I have designed resilient roofs and\/or how I would suggest various components of the roof be designed for resiliency. In this article we will look at roof exhaust curbs, typically used to support mechanical equipment. The goal is to prevent the units and\/or curb from being blown out of place and across the roof. (See Photos 1 and 2.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What are the qualities that make a resilient roof curb? This is the first question you are now thinking, so I will tell you. Resilient roof curbs should:<\/p>\n\n\n\n