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Brochure providing information about flashing in all cimates.
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Webpage providing an ENERGY STAR climate zone map and criteria for ENERGY STAR storm windows per climate zone.
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Report identifying the steps to take, with the help of a qualified home performance contractor, to seal unwanted air leaks while ensuring healthy levels of ventilation and avoiding sources of indoor air pollution.
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DOE presentation describing a project to study window attachments.
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ENERGY STAR webpage describing the benefits of storm windows and a link to a product list.
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Video from National Fire Protection Association on the most common ignition points on homes.
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Video explaining how to prepare a home for flood conditions using temporary panel closures recommended by LSU AgCenter.
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Video from PG&E outlining building material-related steps to take to take to lower the risk of home ignition during a fire.
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Video from the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors on how to inspect your home for wind resistance, including door and window impact ratings.
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Video explaining the practicality behind the idea of wet floodproofing and its applications per LSU AgCenter guidelines.
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Video showing how to make DIY high winds/hurricane shutters to prepare for severe weather per FLASH Strong Homes guidelines.
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Video showing how to evaluate openings in homes in hurricane and high wind prone areas per FLASH Strong Homes guidelines.
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Video showing how to board up a home properly in preparation for high wind or hurricane events per FLASH Strong Homes guidelines.
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Video showing damage that can occur during high wind times from poor window and door installments that lead to a weak points in the home's envelope and how to fix these problems per FLASH Strong Homes guidelines.
Protecting Windows and Openings in Buildings - Hurricanes Irma and Maria in Puerto Rico, FEMA PR-RA5
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Recovery Advisory document provide guidance related to the use and installation of opening protection systems to protect glazed openings (windows) from wind-borne debris during high-wind events.
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Video showing the requirements for ventilation openings in roofs to comply with IBHS FORTIFIED Home requirements.
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Video showing the importance of preparing your home for flying debris common in severe weather per IBHS FORTIFIED Home guidelines.
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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.
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Video from the Weather Channel showing a Q&A interaction for common questions about steps homeowners can take to prepare their homes for high winds per IBHS recommendations.
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Video showing how a home reacts in high wind conditions and certain easy-to-install measures homeowners can take to keep their home intact with recommendations from IBHS FORTIFIED Home.
Case Study
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Case study describing a new home builder that strives to address health, safety, and durability issues in a hot and humid climate.
Guide
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Guide describing the use of doors that are insulated and are impact rated or have protective coverings for resistance to hurricane, high winds, wildfires, and thermal losses.
Guide
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Guide describing garage doors that are pressure-rated to withstand wind pressures from hurricanes, high winds, and tornados.
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Guide describing how to strengthen or protect windows against wind and wind-borne debris during high-wind events including hurricanes and tornados.
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Guide describing how to air-seal doors that are next to unconditioned spaces.
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Guide describing how to provide a continuous water control layer across the roof assembly by sealing all penetrations for pipes, vents, etc. in existing roofs.