Both are used for roof framing. "Homeowners can reinforce their roof trusses and rafters to withstand high winds by ...

A screw is a type of hardware fastener that attributes its mechanical capabilities to the helical groove that extends around the circumference of the device's shank. These threads provide the friction ...

A fire this week at one of P.E.I.'s major truss manufacturers will be felt in the province's construction industry, says the head of an industry association. The blaze at Valley Truss and Metal in ...

THE trusses on a hurricane shelter being built in Abaco collapsed over the weekend as the island marked the fifth anniversary of Hurricane Dorian’s passage. Photos of the collapse went viral ...

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration for four years has used a hurricane forecasting tool that often surpasses all others in its accuracy, but it won’t release its predictions to ...

The National Hurricane Center warned Saturday that newly formed Tropical Storm Milton will intensify into a major hurricane before it hits Florida next week. “Milton is within favorable ...

The National Hurricane Center warned Saturday that newly formed Tropical Storm Milton will intensify into a major hurricane before it hits Florida on Wednesday. “Milton is within favorable ...

Hurricane Helene’s death toll has risen to 189 — a number only expected to rise as hundreds remain unaccounted for. The staggering count — which makes Helene the deadliest storm to hit the ...

The death toll from Hurricane Helene surged to 64 people Saturday evening as the powerful storm caused widespread destruction across the southeast. Among the dead are three firefighters ...

Editor's Note: This page is a summary of news on Hurricane Helene's aftermath for Thursday, Oct. 3. For the latest news, view our live updates file for Friday, Oct. 4. ASHEVILLE, N.C. − The ...

The hurricane scale classifies storms based on wind speeds and predicts potential impacts, which can help people prepare for the expected damage. By Aimee Ortiz When a hurricane threatens land ...