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Video showing how to create a continuous load path using hurricane straps and anchor bolts to comply with FLASH Strong Home practices.
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Video describing hurricane ties and how they make your home more ready for severe weather by strengthening structural connections.
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NOAA webpage providing images and short descriptions of different types of hurricane shutters.
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Animated video showing how to properly apply roof decks in hurricane regions according to IBHS practices.
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Video showing the requirements for ventilation openings in roofs to comply with IBHS FORTIFIED Home requirements.
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Video describing an easy method of properly securing soffits on your home per IBHS FORTIFIED Home guidelines.
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Video showing the requirements for attic vents in homes to comply with IBHS FORTIFIED Home requirements.
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Video showing key connection joints for a properly installed continuous load path per IBHS FORTIFIED Home specifications.
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An impact test report from projectile missile tests against brick veneer, verifying that brick veneers perform well to resisting hurricane force wind driven debris.
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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.
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Video showing how to install drip edge on roofs in hurricane areas per IBHS Fortified Home standards.
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Guide describing ways to strengthen roof assemblies for resistance to hurricanes, high winds, and earthquakes.
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Video showing how to make DIY high winds/hurricane shutters to prepare for severe weather per FLASH Strong Homes guidelines.
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Video showing how to install sheathing on new roofs in hurricane regions while following IBHS Fortified Home guidelines.
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Video showing how to correctly install sheathing on existing roof deck in hurricane regions in accordance with IBHS Fortified Home practices.
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Guide describing ways to retrofit an existing roof to increase its resistance to damage during hurricanes, high winds, and earthquakes.
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Video presentation describing wood framing design to withstand extreme forces from severe weather.
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Report covering the planning, design, construction, and operation of residential and community safe rooms. Written for architects, engineers, building officials, local officials and emergency managers, and prospective safe room owners and operators.
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Video explaining why having a strong roof is so important in hurricane zones and recommendations on how to construct a roof that will stand up to hurricane force winds from LSU AgCenter.
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Video describing attic ventilation methods for wind and water-resistant roofs to comply with FLASH Strong Home guidelines and improve hurricane resitance.
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Video showing how to evaluate openings in homes in hurricane and high wind prone areas per FLASH Strong Homes guidelines.