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Typical hurricane strap to roof framing detail. Rafter or prefabricated roof truss.

Typical hurricane strap to roof framing detail. Rafter or prefabricated roof truss.
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Upper-floor tie to lower floor for two-story building. Floor tie anchor and nailed wall sheathing.

Upper-floor tie to lower floor for two-story building. Floor tie anchor and nailed wall sheathing.
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Use corrosion-resistant stainless steel or galvanized steel anchor bolts, tie-downs, and fasteners in coastal and flood-prone locales.

Use corrosion-resistant stainless steel or galvanized steel anchor bolts, tie-downs, and fasteners in coastal and flood-prone locales.
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Use flexible straps to secure large electronics equipment like computer monitors and microwave ovens during seismic events.

Use flexible straps to secure large electronics equipment like computer monitors and microwave ovens during seismic events.
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Vinyl frame window

Vinyl frame window
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Wall Bracing V: Building Wood Framed Structures for High Wind Resistance

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Wall-mounted gas tankless water heater

Wall-mounted gas tankless water heater
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Water heater is elevated to a new location above the Base Flood Elevation

Water heater is elevated to a new location above the Base Flood Elevation
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WaterSense approved toilet

WaterSense approved toilet
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Wet Floodproofing

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Wet-applied insulation that is still drying.

Wet-applied insulation that is still drying.
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What fuels a wildfire and what can homeowners do to protect their homes

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Which roof shape best stands up to the fiercest gale?

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Why A Sealed FORTIFIED Roof

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Wildfire: Prevent Home Ignition P.1

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Wildfire: Prevent Home Ignition P.2

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Wildfire! Preventing Home Ignitions

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Wind uplift pressures on gable end overhang with ladder framing

Wind uplift pressures on gable end overhang with ladder framing
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Windows are installed as “outies” in this wall assembly using a self-adhered membrane water and air control layer with continuous exterior insulation

Windows are installed as “outies” in this wall assembly using a self-adhered membrane water and air control layer with continuous exterior insulation
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Wood Tornado Shelters Segment 1

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World's Whitest Paint: radiative cooling helps to fight climate change

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Wrong - Construction materials show signs of mold.

Wrong - Construction materials show signs of mold.
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Wrong - Displaced concrete tiles can allow ember entry.

Wrong - Displaced concrete tiles can allow ember entry.
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Wrong - Ineffective drywall gasket

Wrong - Ineffective drywall gasket