Florida Supreme Court, Florida

Architects and engineers wanted to "harden" the walls of the Florida Supreme Court Building in Tallahassee, Florida, but in Florida, there are strict building codes which architects are required to follow. High Velocity Hurricane Zoneshave produced requirements that have caused architects to tighten up on who they choose to implement their plans. With sustained winds of 146 mph, wind-loads that can gust up to 20% more, and increasing concerns about terrorist threats, it is vitalthat buildings are able to provide protection for the people who work and live in them. "We understand the demands that architects place on products and the builders." More here.

Ritz-Carlton, Florida

Why did The Ritz-Carlton Company www.ritzcarlton.com choose Wellbilt International? Wellbilt's commitment to technology allows them to create buildings that are able to withstand hurricane force winds. Their two cornerstone products are the Sure-Board Wall Panel, a structural, load bearing wall panel that incorporates Sure-Board in its structural design, and Sure-Board®, a steel sheet bonded with specified substrates (gypsum board, exterior gypsum sheathing, Fiberock, DensGlass Gold, etc.). The Sure-Board Wall Panel has been tested and received the Miami-Dade Product Approval and the Florida State Product Approval for uses in High Velocity Hurricane Zones.