Hurricanes and High Winds Overview Description Overview guide outlining home construction techniques used in hurricane and high wind areas.
Required Length of Bracing, R602.10.3 Author(s) International Code Council Organization(s) ICC Publication Date August, 2021 Description Table in the IRC describing bracing requirements for specified wind speeds and building story locations.
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.
Image Maximum spacing between braced wall lines, Table R602.10.1.3 in the IRC Publication Date Thu, 08/12/2021 - 12:00
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.