Ways to improve the resilience of roofing in the Gulf States. The roof is actually a system made up of several different components that provide a building’s first line of defense against Mother Nature. It is the largest, most important system in every building, yet it is also the most vulnerable during severe weather events. For example, a home or business with excellent window and other opening protection can easily be transformed into what is essentially a big bucket if the roof is damaged during a hurricane, allowing punishing wind and water inside. A Roofing Industry Committee on Weather Issues, Inc. […]