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Video describing how to fasten existing roof sheathing in retrofit or roof replacement scenarios to comply with high wind and hail standards from IBHS Fortified Home.
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Video describing the principles of creating IRC-compliant walls with full sheathing according to APA - The Engineered Wood Association practices.
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Video describing best practices when installing sheathing for new roofs in high wind and hail areas to comply with IBHS Fortified Home guidelines.
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Video presentation covering seismic and wind design for wood-framed structures on the topics of load path continuity, building codes, and shear wall design alternatives.
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Video presentation providing top-to-bottom overview of wind-resistant construction methods for wood-framed structures using past weather disturbances to illustrate points.
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Video showing how to install starter strips on roofs using roof cement to prevent moisture damage while complying with IBHS FORTIFIED Home specifications.
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Video showing how to install starter strips on roofs using self-adhered technology to prevent moisture damage while complying with IBHS Fortified Home specifications.
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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.
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Video illustrating the importance of a properly installed continuous load path in homes for the home's structural integrity including where and how to properly install bracing measures per IBHS FORTIFIED Home specifications.
Guide
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A guide describing how to install low-sloped ("flat") roofs with insulation above the roof deck that resist wind pressures during high-wind events.
Guide
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Guide describing construction of unvented, sloped, insulated roof assemblies in high wind zone areas.
Guide
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Guide describing how to brace gable end walls to resist wind pressures.
Guide
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Guide describing how to provide a strong continuous load path from the roof through the wall to the foundation to ensure a structurally sound building and increase racking resistance in hurricanes, high winds, tornados, and earthquakes.
Guide
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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.
Guide
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Guide describing construction of gable roof overhangs to resist uplift pressures in high winds.
Guide
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Guide describing the design of a shelter-in-place room in a home for protection during hurricanes and tornadoes.
Guide
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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.
Guide
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Guide describing the advantages and disadvantages of gable roofs and hip roofs and how both designs react under high wind loads.
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Guide describing ways to strengthen roof assemblies for resistance to hurricanes, high winds, and earthquakes.
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Guide describing ways to retrofit an existing roof to increase its resistance to damage during hurricanes, high winds, and earthquakes.
Guide
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Guide describing how to seal roof valleys and how to seal around pipes, chimneys, and other roof deck penetrations.
Guide
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Guide describing fuel tank anchoring practices for disaster resistance.
Information Guide
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An information guide describing design considerations for improving occupant safety and minimizing windstorm property damage in new homes in high-wind and hurricane-prone areas.
Guide
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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.