Tests in Texas: ECOLIT on the Way to Hurricane Certification

ECOLIT is undergoing a series of tests in Texas, where our structures are being evaluated for wind loads and seismic resistance. This is an important stage in obtaining certifications that confirm the strength and safety of our technology even under extreme weather conditions.

The next challenge — hurricane certification.

Our engineers are confident that Cold-Formed Steel (CFS) structures can withstand hurricane-force winds just as they have proven their strength in earthquakes.

A few months ago in San Diego, a 10-story building made of Cold-Formed Steel Structures was tested on the world’s largest seismic simulation platform. The building was subjected to extreme conditions — including simulated structural collapses, fire protection failure, pipe bursts, and electrical short circuits.

The result impressed experts worldwide: the structure not only endured the test but demonstrated enough reserve strength to support an additional 2–5 floors on top.

These are the very technologies ECOLIT builds upon. By using CFS/LGSF systems proven under real disaster scenarios, we create buildings that combine lightness, durability, and seismic resistance up to magnitude 9.

Building strong means building with ECOLIT steel.