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Video interview explaining the use of Simpson Strong Tie connectors for making walls and roofs more disaster resistant at a price of under $10,000. Recommendations from FLASH Strong Homes program.

Video providing comparative information on types of tornado safe rooms complying with IBHS Strong Home recommendations.

Video demonstrating how all connections are critical in creating a continuous path for loads acting on a building (from the exhibition Designing for Disaster at the National Building Museum in Washington, D.C.© National Building Museum (2014))

Video explaining the role of the homeowner in installing a FORTIFIED roof to meet IBHS standards.

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

Video showing how to seal the roof deck with tape per IBHS Fortified Requirements.

Video showing why having a FORTIFIED roof is important for water resistance from IBHS FORTIFIED Home standards.

Video explaining why homeowners should seal cracks and gaps on their homes in preparation for severe weather, complying with IBHS guidelines.

Video that explains the need to secure shingle tabs and steps to take to seal shingle tabs on your roof per IBHS guidelines.

Video showing how to install sheathing on new roofs in hurricane regions while following IBHS Fortified Home guidelines.

Animated video showing how to build roofing systems for high wind and hail following IBHS code.

Animated video showing how to properly apply roof decks in hurricane regions according to IBHS practices.

Video showing the requirements for attic vents in homes to comply with IBHS FORTIFIED Home requirements.

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

Video showing how to install synthetic underlayment over taped seams on roof deck per IBHS Fortified requirements.

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

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

Video explaining additional steps not covered by roofers that homeowners should take to fortify their roofs to comply with IBHS guidelines.

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

Video showing proper installation techniques for drip edges in high wind regions per IBHS Fortified Home building practices.

Video explaining the role of the evaluator in FORTIFIED roof installations, ensuring that the installation is up to code per IBHS requirements.

Video showing key connection joints for a properly installed continuous load path per IBHS FORTIFIED Home specifications.

Video showing how to retrofit or install attached structures to a home properly to comply with IBHS FORTIFIED Home requirements.

Video showing how to correctly install sealed roof deck with self-adhered underlayment in accordance to IBHS Fortified Home protocols.

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

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.

Video explaining additional steps not covered by roofers that homeowners should take to fortify their roofs according to IBHS guidelines.

Video presentation describing wood framing design to withstand extreme forces from severe weather.

Videos showing two full-scale, two-story, 1,300-square-foot houses that were placed next to each other in the IBHS test chamber—one built using conventional construction standards common in the Midwest and one built to IBHS’ FORTIFIED code-plus standards. Both were subjected to the same severe high...