Guide
Description
Guide describing how to air-seal doors that are next to unconditioned spaces.
Video
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Video describing how to fully seal a continuous weather resistance barrier.
Video
Description
Video describing how to apply a fully sealed continuous weather barrier.
Reference
Description
Information sheet providing definitions, applications, and techniques for applying air barriers.
Video
Description
Video describing how to air-seal around window and door rough openings.
Guide
Description
Guide describing construction of unvented, sloped, insulated roof assemblies in high wind zone areas.
Reference
Description
Website providing resources for roofers to construct high-wind, hurricane, and hail-resistant roofs from IBHS Fortified program.
Guide
Description
A guide describing how to install low-sloped ("flat") roofs with insulation above the roof deck that resist wind pressures during high-wind events.
Case Study
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Case study describing the design and testing of 10 high-performance homes in Farmington, Connecticut.
Guide
Description
Guide describing how to add spray foam insulation to the underside of the existing roof deck as part of the conversion of a vented attic to an unvented, insulated attic.
Guide
Description
Guide describing the installation of roof vents that are resistant to damage from high winds and entry of wind-borne rain, wildfire embers, or pests.
Information Guide
Description
Overview guide outlining home construction techniques used in hurricane and high wind areas.
Guide
Description
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.
Guide
Description
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
Description
A guide describing how to elevate and secure HVAC equipment for protection against floods, earthquakes, and high winds.
Guide
Description
Guide describing how to select the siding materials best suited to withstand hazards like rain, wind, hail, fire, and pests.
Information Guide
Description
Overview guide describing residential floodproofing steps.
Guide
Description
Guide providing information about flashing around a chimney to protect the intersection of the roof and chimney walls from water intrusion and anchoring of a chimney to prevent collapse in high winds.
Guide
Description
Guide describing ways to retrofit an existing roof to increase its resistance to damage during hurricanes, high winds, and earthquakes.
Guide
Description
Guide describing how to construct the walls of a home with bracing to resist high wind and earthquake loads.