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FORTIFIED Animation: Hurricane - OPENINGS

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Video showing the requirements for ventilation openings in roofs to comply with IBHS FORTIFIED Home requirements.

Hurricane Emergency Board Up Animation - FLASH, Inc.

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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.

Protect Your Home in a FLASH - DIY Plywood Hurricane Shutters

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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.

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Double and Single Garage Door Retrofit Kits to Withstand Hurricanes

Double and Single Garage Door Retrofit Kits to Withstand Hurricanes

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

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

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Garage door failure due to negative pressures from hurricane force winds.

Garage door failure due to negative pressures from hurricane force winds.

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Garage door failure due to positive pressures from hurricane force winds.

Garage door failure due to positive pressures from hurricane force winds.

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

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

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

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

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Hurricane-Prone Regions of the United States with ASCE 7-05 and 7-10 Boundaries

Hurricane-Prone Regions of the United States with ASCE 7-05 and 7-10 Boundaries

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

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

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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.

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

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

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

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Failure of a garage door due to pressure differences under hurricane force wind conditions resulting in damage to the house.

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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

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

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Double entry door header recommendations

Double entry door header recommendations

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Example of garage door with 2"x4" girts and metal mullions

Example of garage door with 2"x4" girts and metal mullions

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Typical installation of plywood openings protection for wood-frame building.

Typical installation of plywood openings protection for wood-frame building.

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Typical installation of plywood openings protection for masonry (including CBS) building.

Typical installation of plywood openings protection for masonry (including CBS) building.

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Individualized architectural systems require designs for structural support.

Individualized architectural systems require designs for structural support.

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

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

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Right – This exterior door is installed to swing out and has storm protection shutters.

Right – This exterior door is installed to swing out and has storm protection shutters.

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How To Evaluate Opening Protection Systems

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

The Weather Channel - Protecting Openings

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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.

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

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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.

Garage Doors are Pressure Rated

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Guide describing garage doors that are pressure-rated to withstand wind pressures from hurricanes, high winds, and tornados.