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How Vulnerable is Your Home to a Wildfire?

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Hurricane Emergency Board Up Animation - FLASH, Inc.

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Hurricane force winds that breach external windows and doors can then cause failure of the entire building due to internal pressures on walls and roof.

Hurricane force winds that breach external windows and doors can then cause failure of the entire building due to internal pressures on walls and roof.
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Hurricane shutter styles include colonial, Bahama, roll-up, and accordion shutters.

Hurricane shutter styles include colonial, Bahama, roll-up, and accordion shutters.
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Hurricane Straps

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Hurricane-Prone Regions of the United States with ASCE 7-05 and 7-10 Boundaries

Hurricane-Prone Regions of the United States with ASCE 7-05 and 7-10 Boundaries
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If the top of a window opening is not level, a shim can be cut to ensure mounting brackets installed for blinds are level to one another.

If the top of a window opening is not level, a shim can be cut to ensure mounting brackets installed for blinds are level to one another.
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If your home doesn't ignite it can't burn

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In a comparison of two homes that were identical except for windows, the home with thin-triple-pane windows showed averaged winter heating savings of 12% annually, average cooling season savings of 28%, and peak savings of 17% to 33% compared to the home

In a comparison of two homes that were identical except for windows, the home with thin-triple-pane windows showed averaged winter heating savings of 12% annually, average cooling season savings of 28%, and peak savings of 17% to 33% compared to the home
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In areas prone to high winds and hurricanes, double vertical “jack trim” and horizontal “header” and “sill” studs are recommended on all sides of window and door openings.

In areas prone to high winds and hurricanes, double vertical “jack trim” and horizontal “header” and “sill” studs are recommended on all sides of window and door openings.
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In flood-prone areas, a roof egress opening can be installed; if more than 44 inches above the floor or landing, install permanent access via a ladder, stairs, or ramp

In flood-prone areas, a roof egress opening can be installed; if more than 44 inches above the floor or landing, install permanent access via a ladder, stairs, or ramp (Source: PNNL).
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In this exhaust fan/light, both the light fixture and the fan are plugged in to the fan housing; unplug the light fixture to clean it and unplug the fan as an added precaution while cleaning the exhaust fan

In this exhaust fan/light, both the light fixture and the fan are plugged in to the fan housing; unplug the light fixture to clean it and unplug the fan as an added precaution while cleaning the exhaust fan
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In warm-humid climates, do not install Class 1 vapor retarders on the interior side of air-permeable insulation in above-grade walls, except at shower and tub walls.

In warm-humid climates, do not install Class 1 vapor retarders on the interior side of air-permeable insulation in above-grade walls, except at shower and tub walls.
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Individualized architectural systems require designs for structural support.

Individualized architectural systems require designs for structural support.
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Indoor airPLUS Version 2 Reaches for the Sky: New Opportunities for Healthier Multifamily Buildings

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Indoor airPLUS Version 2 Reaches for the Sky: New Opportunities for Healthier Multifamily Buildings

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Inside FORTIFIED Intro for Evaluators NCIUA

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Inside FORTIFIED Talking with the Roofer NCIUA

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Inside FORTIFIED: Fastening Sheathing on Existing Roofs in High Wind Areas

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Inside FORTIFIED: Fastening Sheathing on Existing Roofs in Hurricane Areas

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Inside FORTIFIED: Installing Drip Edge in High Wind Areas

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Inside FORTIFIED: Installing Drip Edge in Hurricane Areas

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Inside FORTIFIED: Installing Sealed Roof Deck with Self-Adhered Underlayment

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Inside FORTIFIED: Installing Self-Adhered Starter Strips