Bracing of Roofs for Hurricane, High Wind, and Seismic Resistance Description Guide describing ways to strengthen roof assemblies for resistance to hurricanes, high winds, and earthquakes.
Image Composition shingle roofing system showing sheathing and hot-mopped underlayment Publication Date Tue, 12/01/1992 - 12:00
Preview Image Mitigation Success Publication Date December, 2012 Author(s) Federal Emergency Management Agency Organization(s) FEMA Description Video testimonial from a homeowner whose home survived a flood due to proper lower level wet floodproofing.
Preview Image Inside FORTIFIED Non-Roofer Considerations NCIUA Publication Date August, 2018 Description Video explaining additional steps not covered by roofers that homeowners should take to fortify their roofs to comply with IBHS guidelines.
Preview Image Inside FORTIFIED Talking with the Roofer NCIUA Publication Date August, 2018 Description Video explaining additional steps not covered by roofers that homeowners should take to fortify their roofs according to IBHS guidelines.
Hip Roof vs Gable Roof Description Guide describing the advantages and disadvantages of gable roofs and hip roofs and how both designs react under high wind loads.
Preview Image Wall Bracing: Satisfy the code with strong, resilient, fully sheathed walls Publication Date January, 2015 Description Video describing the principles of creating IRC-compliant walls with full sheathing according to APA - The Engineered Wood Association practices.
New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Nelson Construction: Hamilton Way, Farmington, CT Author(s) Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Organization(s) PNNL Publication Date April, 2012 Description Case study describing the design and testing of 10 high-performance homes in Farmington, Connecticut.