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.
Video
Description
Video presentation describing steps to properly install roofs and shingles in high wind zones.
Video
Description
Video showing how to create a continuous load path using hurricane straps and anchor bolts to comply with FLASH Strong Home practices.
Video
Description
Video presentation explaining proper roof membrane and shingle installation, including key weak points where moisture can get in during a disaster weather event.
Video
Description
Video describing hurricane ties and how they make your home more ready for severe weather by strengthening structural connections.
Reference
Description
Guide describing how and where to install flashings in order to weatherproof a roof.
Reference
Description
Guide describing the requirements by FORTIFIED Home™ for improving the home's resistance to high wind and hail.
Reference
Description
Fact sheet describing how to install bracing to retrofit roof dormers for increased wind resistance.
Reference
Description
A guide on the use of rain barrels for greater water efficiency and use in gardens and lawns.
Reference
Description
Fact sheet describing impact-resistant window systems with specifics on Florida’s building codes.
Video
Description
Video demonstration of proper concrete or clay tile roofing, including underlayment per Weather Proofing America guidelines.
Video
Description
Steve Easley details the 2009 IECC residential requirements regarding Water and Moisture issues. Flashing, windows, water leaks and kick out flashings are all discussed.
Reference
Description
Fact sheet instructing installers about flashing installed on a FORTIFIED roof and points to roof covering manufacturers for flashing installation instructions.
Reference
Description
Checklist providing good and bad methods of fortifying the roof, especially in hurricanes.
Reference
Description
A document aimed at reducing the vulnerability of a gable end roof to wind damage in a hurricane.
Reference
Description
Report describing the hurricane retrofit guide with focus on walls and wooded framed walls.
Reference
Description
Article describing the insurance savings of a home with a hip roof versus a gable roof from the perspective of an insurance advisor.
Video
Description
Video explaining how to correctly install wall-to-roof flashing and kick-out flashing to protect walls from rain water damage.
Reference
Description
Checklist providing recommendations for the right tape in order to reduce the risk of leaks during storms with wind-driven rain.
Video
Description
Video explaining the potential hazard of lightning strikes and how to prepare your home to resist strikes. Recommendations from FLASH Strong Home guidelines.
Video
Description
Video describing attic ventilation methods for wind and water-resistant roofs to comply with FLASH Strong Home guidelines and improve hurricane resitance.
Video
Description
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.
Reference
Description
Checklist providing good and bad methods of fortifying the roof, especially in high wind situations.
Reference
Description
Fact sheet describing how to prepare for hurricane season and mitigate damage from floods and high winds.
Video
Description
Video explaining the effects that lightning damage can have on a home and ways to make your home more resistant to lightning strikes per FLASH Strong Homes guidelines.
Video
Description
Video showing how differently constructed homes stand up to a hurricane and how it can be easy to retrofit a home to make it hurricane resistant using Simpson Strong Tie.
Video
Description
Video discussing wind-resistant roof types and providing recommendations on how to choose the right roof type for your home per FLASH Strong Home guidelines.