The Why Behind the Edge Metal Testing Standard
Minor increases in wind speeds can result in much greater uplift forces on your building’s roof! This is because wind uplift increases exponentially with speed:
- 2x wind speed equals 4x pressure.
- 3x wind speed equals 9x pressure.
- 4x wind speed equals 16x pressure.
Unaccounted for in your design, these forces wreak havoc on vulnerable areas, including your first line of defense against wind uplift – your perimeter edge metal system. That’s why specifying edge metal tested to the ANSI/SPRI/FM 4435/ES-1 standard – a building code requirement in every U.S. state – is vital to ensure mitigating performance and prevent loss.
Thoroughly tested to the ANSI/SPRI/FM 4435/ES-1 standard and beyond, specify your edge securement from the best-in-class solutions from Hickman to protect your building and those inside!
Learn more when you register to join Jason Hildenbrand, Director of Branded Sales, for this Cutting-Edge Code Compliance Webinar (AIA & IIBEC approved) covering ANSI/SPRI/FM 4435/ES-1 on Thursday, December 5 at 12 p.m. EST / 11 a.m. CST.
