Improving Windstorm and Tornado Resilience: Recommendations for One- and Two-Family Residential Structures

The resource provides recommendations to improve windstorm and tornado resilience for one- and two-family residential structures in tornado-prone regions of the United States. It focuses on building envelope and load path improvements to reduce damage by tornadoes rated EF2 or less. The guidance emphasizes higher-rated building envelope materials, opening protection, and load path enhancements to mitigate common types of tornado damage. It covers topics like building codes, installation methods, and materials necessary for enhanced building performance during high-wind events.