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Each floor of this two-story modular home is constructed in a factory, including the 2x6, 24-inch on-center walls, R-21 fiberglass batt cavity insulation, and rigid exterior foam, housewrap, windows, and trim, then connected on site.

Each floor of this two-story modular home is constructed in a factory, including the 2x6, 24-inch on-center walls, R-21 fiberglass batt cavity insulation, and rigid exterior foam, housewrap, windows, and trim, then connected on site.
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Efficient Lateral Load Resisting Systems for Low Rise Buildings

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End wall failure under hurricane force winds due to inadequate bracing of the gable end wall.

End wall failure under hurricane force winds due to inadequate bracing of the gable end wall.
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Engineered studs of wood mixed with resin provide very straight, strong studs for the 2x6 walls.

Engineered studs of wood mixed with resin provide very straight, strong studs for the 2x6 walls.
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Example A of a gable truss and gable end wall bracing for a home in a hurricane region

Example A of a gable truss and gable end wall bracing for a home in a hurricane region
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Example B of a gable truss and gable end wall bracing for a home in a hurricane region

Example B of a gable truss and gable end wall bracing for a home in a hurricane region
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Example jamb detail for a replacement window sash

Example jamb detail for a replacement window sash
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Example of a properly braced gable end wall

Example of a properly braced gable end wall
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Example of a truss bracing requirement tag that some truss manufactures place strategically onto the truss to remind installers

Example of a truss bracing requirement tag that some truss manufactures place strategically onto the truss to remind installers
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Example of the advanced framing technique, double-stud wall cavity, which will later be filled with blown insulation

Example of the advanced framing technique, double-stud wall cavity, which will later be filled with blown insulation
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Example truss bracing for resisting wind loads as determined by design software used by truss manufactures

Example truss bracing for resisting wind loads as determined by design software used by truss manufactures
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Existing stud wall filled with closed-cell spray foam cavity insulation

Existing stud wall filled with closed-cell spray foam cavity insulation
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Existing stud wall filled with open cell spray foam cavity insulation

Existing stud wall filled with open cell spray foam cavity insulation
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Failure of composition roof shingles and underlayment due to high winds.

Failure of composition roof shingles and underlayment due to high winds.
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Fill in the hole left by the missing top plate with a rigid air blocking material or rolled batt insulation that is spray foamed in place

Fill in the hole left by the missing top plate with a rigid air blocking material or rolled batt insulation that is spray foamed in place
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Fill the joist bays with fiberglass batt or spray foam

Fill the joist bays with fiberglass batt or spray foam
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Fill the joist bays with fiberglass batt or spray foam

Fill the joist bays with fiberglass batt or spray foam
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FORTIFIED Animation: Hurricane - Continuous Load Path

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FORTIFIED Animation: Hurricane & HWH - Gables

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FORTIFIED Roof System - Hurricane

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Foundation wall exterior board insulation with above-grade wall insulation

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Foundation wall exterior board insulation with above-grade wall insulation
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Frame preparation for replacement window sashes

Frame preparation for replacement window sashes
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Frame wall and install blocking

Frame wall and install blocking