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Fiber cement siding was pulled off in 125-mph hurricane winds.

Fiber cement siding was pulled off in 125-mph hurricane winds.
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Final Grade

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Firewall separation. Results from building corners being discontinuous with tie-beams.

Firewall separation. Results from building corners being discontinuous with tie-beams.
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Flood Insurance Premiums Can be Reduced Significantly by Building above the BFE.

Flood Insurance Premiums Can be Reduced Significantly by Building above the BFE.
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Floodwalls and Levees

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Florida Wind-Borne Debris Region, Category II and III Buildings and Structures except health care facilities.

Florida Wind-Borne Debris Region, Category II and III Buildings and Structures except health care facilities.
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For homes built in V Zones a registered professional engineer or architect must certify that the lowest floor elevation is above the BFE and piles and structure are anchored to resist flotation, collapse, or lateral movement due to combined wind and water

For homes built in V Zones a registered professional engineer or architect must certify that the lowest floor elevation is above the BFE and piles and structure are anchored to resist flotation, collapse, or lateral movement due to combined wind and water loads.
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FORTIFIED Animation: Attached Structures

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FORTIFIED Animation: High Wind & Hail - Roof System

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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 Animation: Hurricane & HWH - Gables

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FORTIFIED Roof System - Hurricane

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Foundation for concrete floors for flood-prone areas.

Foundation for concrete floors for flood-prone areas.
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Foundation for Wood-Framed Floors for flood-prone areas.

Foundation for Wood-Framed Floors for flood-prone areas.
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Foundations

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Fully Sealed Continuous Weather Resistance Barrier (1)

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Fully Sealed Continuous Weather Resistance Barrier (2)

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Fully Sealed Continuous Weather Resistance Barrier (3)

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Furred-out siding

Furred-out siding
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Gable end vents allow in wind-driven rain because pressures that develop between the outside surface of the wall and the inside of the attic are sufficient to drive water uphill several inches.

Gable end vents allow in wind-driven rain because pressures that develop between the outside surface of the wall and the inside of the attic are sufficient to drive water uphill several inches.
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Gable end wall showing significant weathering due to exposure

Gable end wall showing significant weathering due to exposure
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Gable-end bracing detail; nailing schedule, strap specification, brace spacing, and overhang limits should be adapted for the applicable basic wind speed.

Gable-end bracing detail; nailing schedule, strap specification, brace spacing, and overhang limits should be adapted for the applicable basic wind speed.