Whole-Building Design Strategies -

Disaster Resistance

Guide discussing disaster resistance related to asphalt shingle roofing when installing roofing on new construction or when repairing or replacing roofing on existing homes.

Guide describing different types of gas shutoff valves that prevent gas spills and can stop the flow of natural gas into a home during an accident or natural disaster.

Guide describing construction of cisterns for fire suppression installed on private residential property.

Guide discussing disaster resistance related to clay or concrete tile roofing when installing roofing on new construction or when repairing or replacing roofing on existing homes.

Guide describing how to properly construct decks and other building attachments to be resistant to ignition in the event of a wildfire.

Guide describing the installation of roof vents that are resistant to damage from high winds and entry of wind-borne rain, wildfire embers, or pests.

Guide describing the use of doors that are insulated and are impact rated or have protective coverings for resistance to hurricane, high winds, wildfires and thermal losses.

Guide describing wall assemblies and materials that are resistant to destruction from wildfires.

Guide describing the design and installation of indoor automatic fire sprinklers in residential settings.

Guide discussing disaster resistance related to metal roofing when installing roofing on new construction or when repairing or replacing roofing on existing homes.

Guide describing how to select the siding materials best suited to withstand hazards the home is likely to face within its lifetime.

Guide describing how to strengthen or protect windows against wind and wind-borne debris during high-wind events including hurricanes and tornados.