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Continuous Load Path Provided with Connections from the Roof through the Wall to the Foundation

Guide describing how to provide a strong continuous load path from the roof through the wall to the foundation to ensure a structurally sound building and increase racking resistance in hurricanes, high winds, tornados, and earthquakes.

Design and Retrofit for Flood Protection

Information guide describing constructed flood protection measures to minimize damage and increase structural resilience during a flood.

Earthquake Overview

Overview guide describing how to prepare homes to be resistant to earthquake forces.

Flooding Overview

Overview guide describing residential floodproofing steps.

Hurricanes and High Winds Overview

Overview guide outlining home construction techniques used in hurricane and high wind areas.

Wall Bracing for Hurricane, High Wind, and Seismic Resistance

Guide describing how to construct the walls of a home with bracing to resist wind and earthquake loads.

Wildfire Overview

Overview guide describing wildfire risks and construction strategies to increase the wildfire resistance of homes located in wildland urban interface areas.