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Webinar explaining the importance of wall bracing to resist loads from wind and earthquakes.
Video
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Video presentation describing designing homes to meet and exceed codes & standards to resist structural damage from seismic and high wind disasters.
Video
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Video from Home Innovation Research Labs giving an overview on engineered wood products and L-joist systems and their uses in residential construction.
Reference
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Website providing information about building plans for the ENERGY STAR thermal bypass checklist.
Reference
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Fact sheet describing how to install bracing to retrofit roof dormers for increased wind resistance.
Video
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Video demonstration of proper concrete or clay tile roofing, including underlayment per Weather Proofing America guidelines.
Video
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Video from Home Innovation Research Labs showing how to temporarily brace an engineered wood floor L-joist system for safe usage during the construction phase.
Reference
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A document aimed at reducing the vulnerability of a gable end roof to wind damage in a hurricane.
Case Study
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Case study describing a panelized construction method for stud walls with continuous rigid foam insulation.
Video
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Video showing how to frame and design a tornado safe room with wood frame and steel sheathing in accordance with FLASH Strong Homes guidelines.
Video
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Video demonstrating and discussing continuous load path framing techniques from Remodeling Magazine.
Reference
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Case study of new home construction in the hot-dry and mixed-dry climate zones.
Video
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Video reviewing the performance of wood, steel, and concrete in seismic zones with favorable results for wood design from Think Wood recommendations.
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Video explaining why having a strong roof is so important in hurricane zones and recommendations on how to construct a roof that will stand up to hurricane force winds from LSU AgCenter.
Reference
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Information sheet briefly summarizing double stud with spray foam wall construction including the advantages and disadvantages of this construction strategy.
Video
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Video discussing wind-resistant roof types and providing recommendations on how to choose the right roof type for your home per FLASH Strong Home guidelines.
Reference
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Fact sheet describing advanced framing techniques that reduce the amount of lumber used in constructing wood-framed houses while providing more space for wall insulation.
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A website by the U.S. DOE highlighting the potential energy savings from upgrading energy inefficient windows with low-emissivity.
Reference
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Guide discussing observations, recommendations, and technical guidance as a result of Hurricane Katrina
Video
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Video describing a method for testing the earthquake resistance of buildings from the EU Science Hub - Joint Research Centre.
Presentation
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Webinar describing high-performance enclosure strategies for unvented roof systems and wall assemblies.
Case Study
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Case study describing a new home construction project in Florida.
Video
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Video describing traditional 2x4 16 inch on center framing versus advanced framing with 2x6 stud walls at 24 inch on center, insulated corners and headers, wall stud-ceiling joist alignment, etc. providing a strong wall with more room for insulation.
Reference
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Report considers a number of promising wall systems that can meet the requirement for better thermal control.
Reference
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Report describing approaches to using less wood in home building that minimize waste.
Video
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Video describing home strengthening efforts in Alabama following 2011 tornados including recommendations based on FEMA guidelines.