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Be Hurricane Ready: Secure Soffits

Publication Date

June, 2019

Video describing an easy method of properly securing soffits on your home per IBHS FORTIFIED Home guidelines.

Installation details for weather-resistant barriers

Publication Date

Sun, 10/01/2000 - 12:00

QuickFlash Wall Penetration Flashing Installation

Publication Date

August, 2017

Author(s)

Weather Proofing America

Organization(s)

Weather Proofing America

Video explaining how to install wall penetration flashing properly to keep rain water out of the wall.

Install all layers of the drainage plane to overlap, not underlap, to direct bulk water down and out of the wall.

Publication Date

Thu, 11/01/2007 - 12:00

Inside FORTIFIED: Installing Starter Strips Using Roof Cement

Publication Date

August, 2018

Video showing how to install starter strips on roofs using roof cement to prevent moisture damage while complying with IBHS FORTIFIED Home specifications.