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IBHS
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A brochure educating homeowners on how to protect their home during seismic events.
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IBHS,
NFPA
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Webpage listing 10 factsheets describing research by IBHS into wildfire causes and construction tips for reducing the risk of ignition.
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IBHS
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Guide describing the requirements by FORTIFIED Home™ for improving the home's resistance to high wind and hail.
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IBHS
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Calculator determining the appropriate design pressures for steep-slope roof coverings for roofers and evlauators.
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IBHS
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Website providing access to the training for building professionals to earn certification as FORTIFIED™ Home Evaluators and FORTIFIED-Wise credentials.
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IBHS
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Checklist highlighting key concepts of wind design uplift pressures and design uplift pressure ratings for proper selection and installation of residential roof covering systems to comply with section R905.1 of the 2015 International Residential Code for a FORTIFIED Roof™–New Roof designation.
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IBHS
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Website describing results of research on impacts to garage doors from hurricanes, tornadoes, and high wind events.
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IBHS
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A news article documenting the milestone of the FORTIFED homes program surpassing 18,000 homes.
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IBHS Fortified Home
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Website providing resources for roofers to construct high-wind, hurricane, and hail-resistant roofs from IBHS Fortified program.
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IBHS
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Website providing guidance on how to reduce the risk of damage to a home from hail.
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IBHS
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Webpage that provides regional guides to help home and business owners prioritize necessary retrofit projects for wildfire resistance.