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FORTIFIED Home Re-Roofing Checklist - High Wind

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Author(s)
Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety
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Organization(s)
IBHS
Description
Checklist providing information about the specific requirements of FORTIFIED Roof™ design and construction standard for re-roofing specific for high wind resistance.

FORTIFIED Home Re-Roofing Checklist - Hurricane

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Author(s)
Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety
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Organization(s)
IBHS
Description
Checklist providing information about the specific requirements of FORTIFIED Roof™ design and construction standard for re-roofing specific for hurricane resistance.

Frost-Protected Shallow Foundations

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Author(s)
Williams Randy
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Organization(s)
Green Building Advisor,
GBA
Description
Article describing what the building codes say about frost-protected shallow foundations as a cost-saving alternative to conventional concrete foundations.

How to Insulate Your Basement

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Author(s)
Mathews Erin
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Organization(s)
This Old House
Description
An article and video of a breakdown on the preparation and installation of basement insulation.