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How cyclones rip apart houses – and how to boost the chance your home stays standing

By David Henderson, Chief Engineer, Cyclone Testing Station, James Cook University
Geoffrey Boughton, Adjunct Associate Professor, Cyclone Testing Station, James Cook University

When a cyclone hits, the wind is trying very hard to pull the roof off your house. It’s vital the roof stays on – but one weak link can spell disaster.

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