An infographic highlighting how the standard CSA S5210:22 helps strengthen the resilience of residential buildings to high winds.A significant number of communities across Canada are situated in areas prone to high winds and tornadoes that can cause substantial damage to homes and property and put people’s lives and health in danger. Protecting these communities is becoming even more important as the frequency of extreme weather events increases.

The National Standard of Canada, CSA S520:22, Design and construction of low-rise residential and small buildings to resist high wind, helps strengthen the resilience of residential buildings to high winds by providing guidance and best practices for their design, construction, and material selection to help ensure the roof remains intact and water resistant when exposed to high winds.