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3 Hurricane-Ready Changes Builders Can Make Tomorrow

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Author(s)
Draffen Leah
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Organization(s)
Builder Online
Description
Article describing ways builders can improve the hurricane resistance of the homes they construct, especially 1) strengthening the continuous load path, 2) upgrading the building envelope, and 3) improving the roof system performance.

Brick Masonry Rain Screen Walls

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Author(s)
Brick Industry Association
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Organization(s)
BIA
Description
Document focusing on the design and wall components that contribute to a pressure equalized rain screen wall, including the frequency of the weep holes and other brick masonry rain screen wall requirements.

Flood Readiness During Hurricane Season

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Author(s)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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Organization(s)
EPA
Description
Fact sheet describing actions homeowners can take to safely cleanup their homes after a flood with links to additional resources from the EPA.