Roof Paver Wind Uplift

Wind uplift paver system.

Roof paver wind uplift.

The noted advantages include water damage prevention reduced membrane deterioration and reduced heat conductivity to the area below. Wind uplift of roof pavers is not only the result of the suction on their top surface but also of the pressure on their underside which is produced a s the air leaks through the spaces between and. A more recent study entitled wind uplift of concrete roof pavers was conducted by the wall of wind facility of florida international university and the paper presented at structures congress 2014. The study was undertaken with 12 x 12 x 2 1 2 thick concrete pavers.

Rooftop paver wind uplift testing make the most of your rooftop space with the proven factor of safety offered by tectura designs wind uplift resistance system. High wind and severe site conditions require an outstanding paver system. We have the independent testing data to give you the peace of mind you want and the performance you need. Tile tech has developed the hex tray system which is an engineered system used in conjunction with our porcelain roof pavers adjustable pedestals on top of roof decks to prevent wind uplift while also providing added safety in case of breakage of pavers.

Wind uplift aerodynamic mechanisms and design guidelines a proposed addition to ansi spri rp 4 in the proceedings of the 32nd rci international convention and trade show march 2017. The specific changes that have been recommended to rp 4 appear in a recent paper published by mooneghi arindam smith peter irwin and gan chowdhury.