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CPI - Coeficient of Pressure Internal.
All Shed Makers buildings are designed to a CPI of -0.3 for Region A and B.
Region C & D are at CPI + 0.7

Region
The Region required for any building normally determined by the local council for the area in which it is to be built.
Region Definition:-
Wind regions are pre defined for all of Australia by Australian Standard 1170.

Region A - Most of Australia is designated Region A which indicates a Regional Basic Wind Velocity of 41msec
Region B buildings (49msec).
Region C (57msec) Cyclonic is primarily in Northern Australia and within 100km of the coast.
Region D (69msec) Cyclonic is restricted to the Mid West and Pilbara regions of Western Australia

Terrain Category Definition (All Shed Makers Buildings are priced as Terraine Category 2. We do not recommend category 3, 3.5 or 4)

  • Terrain Category 1:
    Occurs rarely and usually overlooking expanses of water.
  • Terrain Category 2:
    Not Surrounded by objects the size and permeability of domestic houses
  • Terrain Category 3:
    Surrounded by objects the size and permeability of domestic houses
  • Terrain category 3.5:
    More sheltered than normal single storey housing in suburbia.
  • Terrain Category 4:
    Set amongst high rise buildings.