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This home was elevated above the Design Flood Elevation and the pre-existing first story became the second story.

This home was elevated above the Design Flood Elevation and the pre-existing first story became the second story.
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This home was hit by wind-borne debris including asphalt shingles blown off neighboring homes, in 140 to 150 mph hurricane winds.

This home was hit by wind-borne debris including asphalt shingles blown off neighboring homes, in 140 to 150 mph hurricane winds.
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This home was incorrectly sited and supported too near a slope consisting of unstable soils.

This home was incorrectly sited and supported too near a slope consisting of unstable soils.
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This house survived a wildfire due in part to fire-resistant walls and roof while surrounding houses were destroyed (Photo from Decra Roofing Systems, Used With Permission).

This house survived a wildfire due in part to fire-resistant walls and roof while surrounding houses were destroyed (Photo from Decra Roofing Systems, Used With Permission).
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This HRV, installed in a conditioned attic, provides balanced ventilation to the whole home

This HRV, installed in a conditioned attic, provides balanced ventilation to the whole home
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This is the ceiling vent for a basic bathroom exhaust fan

This is the ceiling vent for a basic bathroom exhaust fan
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This narrow bottle brush was an effective tool for removing the debris between the blades of this bathroom exhaust fan

This narrow bottle brush was an effective tool for removing the debris between the blades of this bathroom exhaust fan
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This plan view of a multifamily building shows how a leaky central exhaust system can create negative pressure zones, pulling unconditioned outside air or humid inside air into the service shaft and wall cavities

This plan view of a multifamily building shows how a leaky central exhaust system can create negative pressure zones, pulling unconditioned outside air or humid inside air into the service shaft and wall cavities
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This poured concrete foundation failed due to use of incorrect concrete mix.

This poured concrete foundation failed due to use of incorrect concrete mix.
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This reinforced concrete apartment building with exterior roof access in Minamisanriku, Japan, was designated as a vertical evacuation refuge during tsunamis; 44 people survived the 2011 Tohoku tsunami on the fenced roof

This reinforced concrete apartment building with exterior roof access in Minamisanriku, Japan, was designated as a vertical evacuation refuge during tsunamis; 44 people survived the 2011 Tohoku tsunami on the fenced roof
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This roof was constructed to meet the IBHS Fortified Roof standard by sealing the decking seams with flashing tape, installing synthetic roof underlayment secured with metal drip edge and nailed every six inches, and using self-adhered starter shingles.

This roof was constructed to meet the IBHS Fortified Roof standard by sealing the decking seams with flashing tape, installing synthetic roof underlayment secured with metal drip edge and nailed every six inches, and using self-adhered starter shingles.
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This sprinkler was placed too close to the house’s foundation wall.

This sprinkler was placed too close to the house’s foundation wall.
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This swale and berm slow the flow of stormwater across a site to minimize erosion.

This swale and berm slow the flow of stormwater across a site to minimize erosion.
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This synthetic stucco (EIFS) siding which was installed over EPS that was adhered to gypsum board failed in high winds when the gypsum board pulled over the fasteners that mechanically attached it to the studs.

This synthetic stucco (EIFS) siding which was installed over EPS that was adhered to gypsum board failed in high winds when the gypsum board pulled over the fasteners that mechanically attached it to the studs.
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This window is properly flashed, with pan flashing, then side (jamb) flashing over the window flanges, flashing across the top, and then the house wrap flap folded down before head flashing is added.

This window is properly flashed, with pan flashing, then side (jamb) flashing over the window flanges, flashing across the top, and then the house wrap flap folded down before head flashing is added.
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This windows in this very old building in the Virgin Islands are protected from hurricanes with robust shutters constructed of 2x4 lumber, bolted connections, and heavy metal hinges.

This windows in this very old building in the Virgin Islands are protected from hurricanes with robust shutters constructed of 2x4 lumber, bolted connections, and heavy metal hinges.
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Threshold Sweep Flashing protects the door and helps to keep out wind-driven rain.

Threshold Sweep Flashing protects the door and helps to keep out wind-driven rain.
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To avoid leakage if the hip or ridge shingles blow off, the underlayment should be lapped over the hip and ridge, unless there is a ridge vent.

To avoid leakage if the hip or ridge shingles blow off, the underlayment should be lapped over the hip and ridge, unless there is a ridge vent.
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To reduce the risk of condensation on the interior of the roof sheathing in cold weather, the ratio of exterior (above-deck) insulation must be increased as a percent of total attic insulation as outside temperature decreases

To reduce the risk of condensation on the interior of the roof sheathing in cold weather, the ratio of exterior (above-deck) insulation must be increased as a percent of total attic insulation as outside temperature decreases
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To test bathroom exhaust fan airflow, hold a tissue up to the fan while it is running; if it holds, airflow is good.

To test bathroom exhaust fan airflow, hold a tissue up to the fan while it is running; if it holds, airflow is good.
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Tornado, Hurricane, and Earthquake Risk Profile of 379 U.S. Urban Areas

Tornado, Hurricane, and Earthquake Risk Profile of 379 U.S. Urban Areas
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Traditional methods of site drainage, such as site grading, can be difficult to achieve on urban sites.

Traditional methods of site drainage, such as site grading, can be difficult to achieve on urban sites.
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True or False: New construction can contribute to flooding.

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Types of brackets recommended for use in securing cabinets and drawers to the wall of the home.

Types of brackets recommended for use in securing cabinets and drawers to the wall of the home.