The Roofing Industry Committee on Weather Issues, Inc. (RICOWI) was established in 1990 as a non-profit organization to identify and address important technical issues related to the cause of wind damage which include:
In 1996, RICOWI was incorporated as a non-profit corporation devoted to research and education on wind issues. After a review of the need for similar education and research in the areas of hail, energy efficiency and durability effects, the organization's objectives were broadened in 1999 to include other weather topics, and "Wind" in RICOWI's name was changed to "Weather" to reflect the expanded scope. RICOWI is assisted by Oak Ridge National Laboratory, the banner organization.
RICOWI requires each of our trained investigators to complete this confirmation form for the 2024 hurricane season. We would like to commit approximately 50 people to fill 7 four-member teams, the logistics team and some observer positions. No matter your level of participation, this is an excellent opportunity to learn firsthand as well as help others by providing information for the good of the industry.
Sign up to volunteer for the 2024 Wind Investigation Program.
Participation in this investigation is a major commitment of time and must be seriously considered, as we expect each team member to take an active role from deployment through execution of the report. A team captain will be appointed and will assume responsibility to assign team positions i.e., report writer, photographer and data recorder (includes sample collecting where possible).
Sign up to volunteer for the 2024 Hail Investigation Program.
Organizations and individuals join RICOWI to provide support for unique
roofing industry programs, to become part of a professional group with shared interests and ideas, to have the opportunity to participate in hail and hurricane investigation programs and to encourage and coordinate industry research projects.
Industry associations who represent the manufacturing, design, consulting for, installation of, or the insuring of roofs and/or roof-related products or represent other professional services in connection with roofs and related concerns.
Any person, or individual representative of a firm, institute, manufacturer, corporation, or other entity that has an interest in roofs and roofing-related products.
Have distinctive accomplishments in roof system engineering, wind science, program development, research and those allied pursuits beneficial to the organization as demonstrated by executive leadership in our corporation. This is the highest honor bestowed by RICOWI for extraordinary meritorious service.
Any person, or individual representative of a college or university or other academic organization that has an interest in roofs or roof-related products.
Download our membership application form.
Learn more about RICOWI membership.
The RICOWI Foundation supports roofing industry projects that investigate climate resiliency and related issues through evaluation and funding. The Foundation actively will seek proposals that will address these projects.
The RICOWI Foundation identifies and provides funding for the advancement of research related to weather performance of roofing products and systems.