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Flood and Hurricane Resistant Buildings, BSD-111

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Guide from Building Science Corporation on how to construct a flood and hurricane resistant home.

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.

2020 Fortified Home Standard Detail Set Hurricane

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Guide describing the requirements by FORTIFIED Home™ for improving the home's resistance in severe thunderstorms, straight-line wind events, and high winds at the outer edges of tornadoes.

Mitigation Assessment Team Report: Hurricane Charley in Florida Observations Recommendations and Technical Guidance, FEMA 488

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FEMA mitigation assessment team report following Hurricane Charley in Florida including observations, recommendations, and technical guidance for retrofitting hurricane-damaged homes.

Mitigation Assessment Team Report: Hurricane Ivan in Alabama and Florida Observations Recommendations and Technical Guidance, FEMA 489

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FEMA mitigation assessment team report following Hurricane Ivan in Florida and Alabama including observations, recommendations, and technical guidance.

Product Approval Menu

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Database of approved products that meet the requirements of the High Velocity Hurricane Zone.

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.

Vinyl Siding Installation

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Website describing proper methods for installing vinyl siding on homes.

Hail Supplement to the High Wind Standard

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Guide describing the requirements by FORTIFIED Home™ for improving the home's resistance to high wind and hail.

FORTIFIED Home Choosing the Right Tape

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Checklist providing recommendations for the right tape in order to reduce the risk of leaks during storms with wind-driven rain.

How to Properly Install Polymeric Siding and Soffit in Coastal Areas

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Factsheet describing proper methods for installing vinyl siding and soffit coverings in high wind and coastal areas.

House Siding Options, Plus Costs, Pros & Cons 2020

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A starting point for ballparking and comparing the cost of different siding materials and a brief overview of the pros and cons of different siding materials.

How to Destroy a Wall in Two Easy Steps

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Article describing how omission of two small but critical wall details, a kick-out flashing and a weep screed, lead to extensive water damage to a wall.

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.

2020 Fortified Home Standard Detail Set High Wind

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Guide describing the requirements by FORTIFIED Home™ for improving the home's resistance in severe thunderstorms, straight-line wind events, and high winds at the outer edges of tornadoes.