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High Performance Homes built this custom for buyer home in the mixed-humid climate in Easton, MD, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2019.

High Performance Homes built this custom for buyer home in the mixed-humid climate in Easton, MD, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2019.

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High Performance Homes built this custom for buyer home in the mixed-humid climate in Westminster, MD, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2018.

High Performance Homes built this custom for buyer home in the mixed-humid climate in Westminster, MD, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2018.

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High Performance Homes built this production home in the cold climate in Gettysburg, PA, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2015.

High Performance Homes built this production home in the cold climate in Gettysburg, PA, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2015.

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High winds pulled the asphalt shingles and sheathing panels off this coastal home, although storm shutters protected the windows

High winds pulled the asphalt shingles and sheathing panels off this coastal home, although storm shutters protected the windows

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Holes in the exterior walls are flashed and flashing is integrated with housewrap before installing rigid mineral wool insulation.

Holes in the exterior walls are flashed and flashing is integrated with housewrap before installing rigid mineral wool insulation.

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How to Install Under-Deck Drainage Systems

April 2020

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How to Properly Install Concrete or Clay Tile Roofing

July 2017

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IBHS Fortified Home Asphalt Shingles Set Directly in Flashing Cement

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IBHS Fortified Home Asphalt Shingles Set Directly in Flashing Cement

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IBHS Fortified Home Drip Edge Installation for Concrete and Clay Tile Roofs

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IBHS Fortified Home Drip Edge Installation for Concrete and Clay Tile Roofs

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IBHS Fortified Home Drip Edge Installation for High Winds

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IBHS Fortified Home Drip Edge Installation for High Winds

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IBHS Fortified Home Drip Edge Installation for Hurricanes

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IBHS Fortified Home Drip Edge Installation for Hurricanes

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IBHS Fortified Home Felt Underlayment Roof Deck

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IBHS Fortified Home Felt Underlayment Roof Deck

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IBHS Fortified Home Flashing Tape Sealed Roof Deck

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IBHS Fortified Home Flashing Tape Sealed Roof Deck

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IBHS Fortified Home Peel and Stick Asphalt Shingles

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IBHS Fortified Home Peel and Stick Asphalt Shingles

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IBHS Fortified Home Re-Nailing Roof Deck for High Winds

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IBHS Fortified Home Re-Nailing Roof Deck for High Winds

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IBHS Fortified Home Re-Nailing Roof Deck for Hurricanes

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IBHS Fortified Home Re-Nailing Roof Deck for Hurricanes

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IBHS Fortified Home Re-Roofing Deck Replacement

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IBHS Fortified Home Re-Roofing Deck Replacement

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IBHS Fortified Home Re-Roofing Scab Member

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IBHS Fortified Home Re-Roofing Scab Member

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IBHS Fortified Home Roof Tile Cap Sheet Sealed Roof Deck

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IBHS Fortified Home Roof Tile Cap Sheet Sealed Roof Deck

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IBHS Fortified Home Self-Adhered Membrane Roof Deck

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IBHS Fortified Home Self-Adhered Membrane Roof Deck

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IBHS Fortified Home Single Strip Asphalt Shingles

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IBHS Fortified Home Single Strip Asphalt Shingles

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IBHS Fortified Home Spray Foam Sealed Roof Deck

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IBHS Fortified Home Spray Foam Sealed Roof Deck

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IBHS Research Center: Putting Fortified Construction to the Test

April 2012

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Improper continuous load path design lacking bracing results in the failure of gable end walls under high wind conditions.

Improper continuous load path design lacking bracing results in the failure of gable end walls under high wind conditions.

February 2009

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