Stephanie Thomas-Rees
Engineered Wood Specialist | APA - The Engineered Wood Association
Presenter bio
Stephanie is an Engineered Wood Specialist at APA – The Engineered Wood Association. From her location in Central Florida, Stephanie consults with builders, designers, code officials and suppliers on using engineered wood products efficiently and cost effectively. Stephanie is an experienced designer and energy professional with a bachelor’s degree in architectural design from Clemson University and a master’s degree in energy efficient building from Oxford Brookes University. As a building science professional, Stephanie’s past roles include project architect, designated energy efficiency coordinator, code coordinator, and adjunct professor teaching sustainable design and building materials.
After the Storm-Lessons Learned about Building for High Wind Resistance
This session will discuss structural failures observed during storm damage assessments and the behavior of wood structures during high wind events. An overview of how high wind forces work, the importance of a complete load path, and how good design and construction practices can improve the storm resistance of buildings will be provided. Both code requirements and APA's above-code recommendations which contribute to improved overall performance in the structural shell will be discussed. They focus on good connection details and common failure modes seen in storm damage assessments and help builders cost effectively build a safer home. By understanding key code requirements and lateral load concepts, home damage in future storms can be minimized.
Target audience: Builders, architects, and engineers
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