Is Living in a Glass Curtain Wall High, Typhoon Sky Safe?
TyphoonSays·防御问答 · Prepared Defense · 更新 at 2026-07-16
Living in high-rise glass curtain buildings, when faced with Typhoon will indeed face more complex wind pressure environment than low-rise or ordinary homes, but this does not mean absolutely unsafe. Modern high-rise glass curtain walls in the design stage must go through rigorous structural calculations and wind holes testing, able to withstand the local maximum wind pressure in fifty or even a hundred years. However, the risk under extreme weather often comes from "shortboard effects", such as glass aging, installation defects or flying out of the window.
Understanding Wind Pressure and Building Safety
Typhoon brings the main source of the destructive force at strong winds generated wind pressure and wind shock. According to the China Meteorological Bureau's tropical cyclone level national standard, when the largest wind force near the center reaches level 12 and above, that is, the typhoon level. High-rise buildings by at height increase, wind speed is usually larger than the ground, and the impact of the terrain and surrounding buildings, can occur local currents. The qualified wall system uses stainless glass or empty glass, even if a single piece is broken, the debris will stick to the film, and will not hurt people like ordinary glass. But it is necessary to note that if the surface of the glass has a fine cracks, corner break, or sealed film ageing failure, its resistance to wind pressure will decre
Home Protection and Emergency Preparation
After receiving a typhoon early warning issued by the meteorological department, action should be taken immediately.Al local standards may vary depending on the local government, the yellow and above early warning is usually recommended to reduce the exit.
- Cleaning the balcony.Floors, shelves, paper boxes and other items if blown down by the wind, not only jeopardize public safety, but may also break the glass of your home or neighbor's home after rebound.
- Strengthening and Distancing.During the Typhoon, try to stay as far away from the ground window and large areas of glass curtain walls, do not stand or sleep on the side of the window, so that the glass is not accidentally broken or hit by foreign objects.
- Preparing Emergency MaterialsReserve at least 3 days of drinking water, convenient food, lights and emergency packages. if the wind force is extremely strong causes power outages, these materials can safeguard basic life.
Warning for disasters and evacuation signals
In addition to the wind itself, Rainstorm-induced leakage is also a problem for high-rise residents to be concerned about. Check whether the window drainage holes are blocked, prevent rain from spilling into the room from damaging the floor or circuit. If you hear the glass emitting an abnormal "tinnitus" sound or noticeable deformation during Typhoon, you should immediately evacuate to the windowless room inside the house (such as the bathroom or corridor) , and cover the body with a thick cotton or mattress, avoiding direct exposure to the pathway where the glass fragments may fade. If the government issues emergency evacuation instructions, please unconditionally cooperate, life safety high at all property protection.
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This article is typhoonsay's original copy content, and the local policy standards are based on the local government's latest release.