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Video describing hurricane ties and how they make your home more ready for severe weather by strengthening structural connections.

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

Video showing how to install drip edge on roofs in hurricane areas per IBHS Fortified Home standards.

Video showing how to correctly install sheathing on existing roof deck in hurricane regions in accordance with IBHS Fortified Home practices.

Video describing attic ventilation methods for wind and water-resistant roofs to comply with FLASH Strong Home guidelines and improve hurricane resitance.

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.

Video showing how to install felt underlayment in hurricane areas, per IBHS Fortified requirements.

Video showing steps to take to prepare openings in homes for a hurricane or high wind event as explained by the Weather Channel and IBHS Fortified Home.

Video presentation describing proper attic venting design for energy efficiency and weather resistance.

Video explaining flood walls/levee construction practices and science from LSU AgCenter.

Video showing the ten steps to take to prevent mold growth after a natural disaster according to the LSU Ag Center and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Video providing how-tos for wind-resistant wall construction from FLASH Strong Home guidelines.

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

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

Video explaining the practicality behind the idea of wet floodproofing and its applications per LSU AgCenter guidelines.

Steve Easley details the 2009 IECC residential requirements regarding Water and Moisture issues. Flashing, windows, water leaks and kick out flashings are all discussed.

Video explaining how to correctly install wall-to-roof flashing and kick-out flashing to protect walls from rain water damage.

Video presentation by Joe Lstiburek describing the four layers of moisture management found in walls and how walls should be designed and built to keep moisture out with these layers in mind.