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Hurricane Emergency Board Up Animation - FLASH, Inc.

Publication Date

April, 2007

Video showing how to board up a home properly in preparation for high wind or hurricane events per FLASH Strong Homes guidelines.

Protect Your Home in a FLASH - DIY Plywood Hurricane Shutters

Publication Date

August, 2011

Video showing how to make DIY high winds/hurricane shutters to prepare for severe weather per FLASH Strong Homes guidelines.

Wrong - Glazing failed due to windborne debris during a hurricane.

Publication Date

Tue, 09/01/2020 - 12:00

Wrong – Window not protected and failed due to windborne debris in hurricane force winds.

Publication Date

Fri, 04/01/2005 - 12:00

Failure of Roof Structure from Pressurization Due to Window Failure During a Hurricane.

Publication Date

Tue, 09/01/2020 - 12:00

Hurricane shutter styles include colonial, Bahama, roll-up, and accordion shutters.

Publication Date

Wed, 12/01/2010 - 12:00

Anchorage failure in sliding glass doors due to negative pressures from hurricane force winds.

Publication Date

Fri, 04/01/2005 - 12:00

Protecting Windows and Openings in Buildings - Hurricanes Irma and Maria in Puerto Rico, FEMA PR-RA5

Author(s)

Federal Emergency Management Agency

Organization(s)

FEMA

Publication Date

January, 2013

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.

Right - These homes have hurricane shutters to protect against high winds and to provide solar control.

Publication Date

Wed, 12/01/2010 - 12:00

Accordion-type hurricane shutters protect sliding glass doors from high winds and wind-borne debris.

Publication Date

Fri, 01/01/2021 - 12:00

Hurricane force winds that breach external windows and doors can then cause failure of the entire building due to internal pressures on walls and roof.

Publication Date

Tue, 12/01/1992 - 12:00

In areas prone to high winds and hurricanes, double vertical “jack trim” and horizontal “header” and “sill” studs are recommended on all sides of window and door openings.

Publication Date

Tue, 01/01/2019 - 12:00

Exterior shading devices such as these Bahama shutters can significantly increase the hours of safety provided by a home during an extreme heat event.

Publication Date

Tue, 07/18/2023 - 12:00

The unprotected glazing in this door was broken by roof tiles dislodged by wind.

Publication Date

Mon, 08/01/2005 - 12:00

The Weather Channel - Protecting Openings

Publication Date

September, 2019

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.

How To Evaluate Opening Protection Systems

Publication Date

March, 2008

Video showing how to evaluate openings in homes in hurricane and high wind prone areas per FLASH Strong Homes guidelines.

Windows Have Impact-Rated Glass, Fire-Resistant Glass, or Protective Coverings

Guide describing how to strengthen or protect windows against wind and wind-borne debris during high-wind events including hurricanes and tornados.

How to Perform a Wind Mitigation Inspection #1

Publication Date

August, 2015

Author(s)

International Association of Certified Home Inspectors

Organization(s)

InterNACHI

Video from the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors on how to inspect your home for wind resistance, including door and window impact ratings.

Prepare to Avoid the Dangers of Flying Debris

Publication Date

February, 2019

Video showing the importance of preparing your home for flying debris common in severe weather per IBHS FORTIFIED Home guidelines.

Protect Your Windows & Doors from High Winds

Publication Date

September, 2008

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.