download a guide to hurricane-resilient roofs

For information specific to climate resilient and hurricane resilient roofing, please see pages 28-41 of the "Guide to Dominica's Housing Standards" .

"Hip roofs have been found to be more hurricane resistant than gable roofs. Use a hip or a high pitched gable roof."

"Experience and experiment have shown that the hip roof with a pitch between 25˚- 40˚ (6:12 – 10:12) has the best record of wind resistance."

Do not use nails. Use screws - 2.5 inches minimum. Don't nail it! Screw it!

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Please note that the "Guide to Dominica's Housing Standards" was developed for the Housing Standards for the Commonwealth of Dominica. 

"The development of the Guide to Dominica’s Housing Standards... is presented as a first response mechanism to address the need for climate resilient residential housing construction."

"The Guide is a derivative from the Dominica Building Code and the Dominica Building Guidelines, intended to serve as an easy reference tool for all stakeholders involved in roofing repairs/reconstruction, and partial or complete reconstruction of residential buildings post Hurricane Maria. The guidelines provided aim to meet the minimum standards in accordance with Build Back Better principles catering to housing structures which are resilient to weather

and seismic events."

The booklet may be used as a guide for developing climate resilient and hurricane resilient houses in the Caribbean. It is not meant to replace, substitute or override the housing standards/guidelines in your country. Always adhere to the building codes in your country. Always hire trained and certified builders, contractors, architects and construction engineers for your housing project.

The "Guide to Dominica's Housing Standards" document is uploaded for informational and educational purposes only. The guide is not professional advice. The guide is not a substitute for meeting the housing standards in your country, nor is it a substitute for hiring trained, skilled and licensed construction professionals.

Neither the website nor the website owner accepts liability for any damage, injury, loss or harm caused by using this booklet.

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