Guide
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Guide describing how to air-seal the rough openings around doors and windows.
Video
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Video explaining how to prepare a home for flood conditions using temporary panel closures recommended by LSU AgCenter.
Video
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Video from the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors on how to inspect your home for wind resistance, including door and window impact ratings.
Video
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Video showing how to make DIY high winds/hurricane shutters to prepare for severe weather per FLASH Strong Homes guidelines.
Video
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Video showing how to evaluate openings in homes in hurricane and high wind prone areas per FLASH Strong Homes guidelines.
Video
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Video showing how to board up a home properly in preparation for high wind or hurricane events per FLASH Strong Homes guidelines.
Video
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Video showing damage that can occur during high wind times from poor window and door installments that lead to a weak points in the home's envelope and how to fix these problems per FLASH Strong Homes guidelines.
Case Study
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Case study describing a new home builder that strives to address health, safety, and durability issues in a hot and humid climate.
Guide
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Guide describing the use of doors that are insulated and are impact rated or have protective coverings for resistance to hurricane, high winds, wildfires, and thermal losses.
Guide
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Guide describing how to air-seal attic access panels, doors, and stairs to provide a continuous air barrier at the ceiling.
Guide
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Guide describing garage doors that are pressure-rated to withstand wind pressures from hurricanes, high winds, and tornados.
Guide
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Guide describing how to strengthen or protect windows against wind and wind-borne debris during high-wind events including hurricanes and tornados.
Guide
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Guide describing how to air-seal doors that are next to unconditioned spaces.