Location wall detail fields
Touchstone validation rules for fields related to the wall details for a location.
Our individual risk methodology follows a structured, logical approach that groups building characteristics according to their function to reflect the contribution of each characteristic to overall building performance. For information about the secondary risk characteristics that are supported in a specific model, refer to the "Model in Touchstone” chapter in the model description, which is available on the Client Portal. Documentation for some Verisk models includes a separate document that serves as a guide to the secondary risk characteristics (SRC) used in the model.
| Field | Perils | Description | Validation rules | Default value |
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| Wall Type |
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One of the following values to describe the materials used for the external walls of the building at this location:
Different types of wall materials offer varying degrees of resistance to wind-induced lateral loads. Breaches in the wall can result in internal pressure buildup. With respect to seismic performance, some wall forms can contribute to increasing the lateral-load capacity of a building, while others tend to act independently when shaken. |
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Unknown/default (0) |
| Wall Siding |
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One of the following values to describe the materials used for the weather protection of the external walls of the building at this location:
Wall sidings offer protection from wind and rain. Different types of wall siding materials have varying degrees of wind load resistance. A breach in wall sidings can expose the wall to wind and rain, resulting in water intrusion and internal pressure buildup. Different types of cladding materials offer varying degrees of resistance to earthquake-induced lateral loads. Veneer and stone panels in particular are more susceptible to falling off in an earthquake. |
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Unknown/default (0) |
| Glass Type |
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One of the following values to describe the type of glass used in the building at this location:
Different glass types have varying degrees of resistance to wind loads and debris impact. |
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Unknown/default (0) |
| Glass Percentage |
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One of the following values to describe the percentage of the wall area that is covered by glass for the building at this location:
The greater the percent of glass in a wall, the greater the vulnerability to damage, in general. |
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Unknown/default (0) |
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Window Protection |
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One of the following values to describe the type of wind protection system used for the windows of the building at this location:
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Unknown/default (0) |
| Exterior Doors |
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One of the following values to describe the type of doors used on the exterior of the building at this location:
Exterior doors are weak in resisting wind loads. The frame that holds the doors is also weak in resisting wind loads. They deflect considerably under high wind loads and, thus, fail. |
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Unknown/default (0) |
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Building Exterior Opening |
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One of the following values to describe the percentage of exterior walls that are open (that is, that have windows or doors) for the building at this location:
A shear wall with many openings for windows and doors has less resistance to earthquake loads. Buildings with walls that are more than 50% open are evaluated as having less seismic resistance than they would otherwise. |
Optional |
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Brick Veneer |
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One of the following values to describe the percentage of exterior walls that are brick veneer for the building at this location:
The masonry of brick veneer is typically unreinforced and is likely to crack and come loose when subjected to ground shaking. Therefore, buildings with this type of exterior siding are more likely to experience direct damage from repair of the masonry, and possible indirect damage due to repair of adjacent components that may be damaged caused by falling debris from the veneer. |
Optional You should use this field in conjunction with the 103 - masonry veneer construction code. |
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| Fire Rating for Wall Siding (added in June 2024) |
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Unknown/No Rating (0) |