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FEMA P-804 Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced Wind Hazard Protection Levels

FEMA P-804 Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced Wind Hazard Protection Levels
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FEMA P-804 Best Available Refuge Area Safety Score, Excerpted

FEMA P-804 Best Available Refuge Area Safety Score, Excerpted
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FEMA P-804 Envelope and Structural Assessment, Excerpted

FEMA P-804 Envelope and Structural Assessment, Excerpted
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FEMA recommends techniques like open lower wall cavities with exterior rigid foam insulation and paperless drywall for flood-resistant, dryable wall interiors.

FEMA recommends techniques like open lower wall cavities with exterior rigid foam insulation and paperless drywall for flood-resistant, dryable wall interiors.
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Figure R301.2(5)A Excerpted from the 2018 International Residential Code

Figure R301.2(5)A Excerpted from the 2018 International Residential Code
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Fire Sprinkler Systems for New One- and Two-Family Homes

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Fire-resistant homes could be answer to California's growing wildfire problem

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First row and quality assurance

First row and quality assurance
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Flashing at roof-wall intersection with CMU wall

Flashing at roof-wall intersection with CMU wall
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Flashing may tie into the porch and direct drainage under the porch, which protects the porch-wall interface from moisture; note also the washers that separate the porch and home to prevent additional wicking.

Flashing may tie into the porch and direct drainage under the porch, which protects the porch-wall interface from moisture; note also the washers that separate the porch and home to prevent additional wicking.
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Flashing was done incorrectly here; the step flashing should be under the siding, there is no gutter on the lower roof, a downspout is missing, and the kickout flashing is far too small to be effective at directing water away from the wall.

Flashing was done incorrectly here; the step flashing should be under the siding, there is no gutter on the lower roof, a downspout is missing, and the kickout flashing is far too small to be effective at directing water away from the wall.
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Flat roof with cavity spray foam plus loose-fill insulation and gypsum board thermal barrier.

Flat roof with cavity spray foam plus loose-fill insulation and gypsum board thermal barrier.
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FLAT ROOF. Proper way to seal vents and pipes.

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Floodproofing

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For houses with solar photovoltaic roof panels, any potential shading structure should be twice as far away from the photovoltaic array as it is tall.

For houses with solar photovoltaic roof panels, any potential shading structure should be twice as far away from the photovoltaic array as it is tall.
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FORTIFIED Animation: Hurricane - ATTIC VENTS

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FORTIFIED Animation: Hurricane - Continuous Load Path

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FORTIFIED Animation: Hurricane - OPENINGS

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Fortified Home Gable Vent Shuttering

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Fortified Home Gable Vent Shuttering
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Fortified Home Roof Deck Attachment for Hurricanes

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Fortified Home Roof Deck Attachment for Hurricanes
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Fortified Home Roof Protection Requirements

Fortified Home Roof Protection Requirements
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FORTIFIED Roof System - Hurricane

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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