Storm Rating
A structural classification indicating the wind speed a building or component is designed to withstand.
What storm rating actually means.
Storm rating expresses the design wind speed (in mph) a structure is engineered to. Renaissance Patio covers are documented to 175 mph — exceeding Georgia's most-stringent residential wind zones (140 mph coastal). Storm ratings on impact glass, exterior doors, roofing, and patio structures are documented per ASTM E1996 (impact) and Georgia Building Code Section 1609 (wind load). "Storm-rated" without a specific wind speed citation isn't meaningful.
- Georgia Building Code Section 1609 — wind load design
- ASTM E1996 — impact-resistant building components
Adjacent definitions.
- Wind Load
The structural force imposed on a building by wind, calculated per Georgia Building Code Section 1609 using the design wind speed for the project's location.
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The Georgia Building Code section governing wind load design for buildings, additions, patio covers, and screen enclosures.
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A manufacturer of patio covers, screen rooms, and sunrooms rated for 175 mph storm wind loads with lifetime aluminum-frame warranty.
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