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The Effects of Windborne Debris on Saferoom Wall Panels and Fenestration Systems

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Projectile missile testing of various wall panel configuration to understand how the different wall constructions would perform when struck with wind driven debris from a hurricane.

Wood Tornado Shelters Segment 1

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Video from Home Innovation Research Lab outlining safe room design for tornados, including materials and tools needed for construction. Part 1 of 6.

How to Properly Install Concrete or Clay Tile Roofing

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Video demonstration of proper concrete or clay tile roofing, including underlayment per Weather Proofing America guidelines.

Which roof shape best stands up to the fiercest gale?

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Video that describes the roof shape that best stands up to high wind conditions (from the exhibition Designing for Disaster at the National Building Museum in Washington, D.C.

Resistance of Exterior Walls to High Velocity Projectiles

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Report describing the testing of various siding materials for their ability to resist bullets from small firearms.

Assessing the Impact of Thickness of the Performance of Stucco Cladding

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A report that evaluates the force it takes to crack stucco of various thicknesses.

Protect Your Home from High Wind and Earthquakes

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Video showing how to protect your home against both earthquakes and high winds and how similar design strategies can work for both events per FLASH Strong Homes guidelines.

Protect Your Home in a FLASH with Huber ZIP System Roof Sheathing and Tape

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Video showing how to protect your home via Huber ZIP System Roof Sealing and Tape from moisture problems arising from high wind or hurricane damage per FLASH Strong Homes guidelines.

Impact Resistance of Brick Veneer Structures to Hurricane Debris

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An impact test report from projectile missile tests against brick veneer, verifying that brick veneers perform well to resisting hurricane force wind driven debris.

How To Strengthen Your Home for Under $10,000 – Simpson Strong Tie connectors

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Video interview explaining the use of Simpson Strong Tie connectors for making walls and roofs more disaster resistant at a price of under $10,000. Recommendations from FLASH Strong Homes program.

Tornado Safe Room Options

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Video providing comparative information on types of tornado safe rooms complying with IBHS Strong Home recommendations.

Why A Sealed FORTIFIED Roof

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Video showing why having a FORTIFIED roof is important for water resistance from IBHS FORTIFIED Home standards.

FORTIFIED Animation: High Wind & Hail - Roof System

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Animated video showing how to build roofing systems for high wind and hail following IBHS code.

Inside FORTIFIED Non-Roofer Considerations NCIUA

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Video explaining additional steps not covered by roofers that homeowners should take to fortify their roofs to comply with IBHS guidelines.

Hurricanes, Earthquakes & Tornados - Design of Wood-frame Structures for Extreme Forces

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Video presentation describing wood framing design to withstand extreme forces from severe weather.

Inside FORTIFIED: Fastening Sheathing on New Roofs in High Wind & Hail Areas

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Video describing best practices when installing sheathing for new roofs in high wind and hail areas to comply with IBHS Fortified Home guidelines.

Seismic & Wind Design Considerations for Wood Framed Structures

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Video presentation covering seismic and wind design for wood-framed structures on the topics of load path continuity, building codes, and shear wall design alternatives.

Wall Bracing V: Building Wood Framed Structures for High Wind Resistance

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Video presentation providing top-to-bottom overview of wind-resistant construction methods for wood-framed structures using past weather disturbances to illustrate points.