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Wrong – The roof sheathing was inadequately fastened and gave way causing the gable end wall to fail

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2020 Fortified Home Standard Detail Set Hurricane

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Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety

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IBHS

Description

Guide describing the requirements by FORTIFIED Home™ for improving the home's resistance in severe thunderstorms, straight-line wind events, and high winds at the outer edges of tornadoes.

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