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FORTIFIED Roof System - Hurricane

Publication Date

December, 2014

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

IBHS Fortified Home Drip Edge Installation for Hurricanes

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Inside FORTIFIED: Fastening Sheathing on New Roofs in Hurricane Areas

Publication Date

May, 2018

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

Inside FORTIFIED: Fastening Sheathing on Existing Roofs in Hurricane Areas

Publication Date

May, 2018

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

IBHS Fortified Home Re-Nailing Roof Deck for Hurricanes

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Retrofit of Existing Roofs for Hurricane, High Wind, and Seismic Resistance

Guide describing ways to retrofit an existing roof to increase its resistance to damage during hurricanes, high winds, and earthquakes.

Right – Taping the roof sheathing seams can greatly increase the likelihood of water infiltration into a home in the event of a hurricane.

Right – Taping the roof sheathing seams can greatly decrease the likelihood of water infiltration into a home in the event of a hurricane.

Publication Date

Thu, 09/30/2021 - 12:00

This roof is hurricane proofed with a coated insulated OSB deck sheathing that is caulked and taped at all seams with a water-resistant tape, then fully covered with a peel-and-stick membrane, and asphalt shingles.

Get a Storm Ready Roof

Publication Date

November, 2016

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.

Detail A - Typical truss web bracing

Publication Date

Tue, 12/01/1992 - 12:00

Detail B - Typical wood gable-wall bracing

Publication Date

Tue, 12/01/1992 - 12:00

Observed roof bracing for gable roof overhang and recommended modification

Publication Date

Tue, 12/01/1992 - 12:00

Failure of composition roof shingles and underlayment due to high winds.

Publication Date

Tue, 12/01/1992 - 12:00

Composition shingle roofing system showing sheathing and hot-mopped underlayment

Publication Date

Tue, 12/01/1992 - 12:00

Primary wood framing systems: walls, roof diaphragm, and floor diaphragm

Publication Date

Tue, 12/01/1992 - 12:00

Protect Your Home in a FLASH with Huber ZIP System Roof Sheathing and Tape

Publication Date

December, 2016

Video showing how to protect your home via Huber ZIP System Roof Sealing and Tape from moisture problems arising from high wind or hurricane damage per FLASH Strong Homes guidelines.

Continuous Load Path Provided with Connections from the Roof through the Wall to the Foundation

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.

Lateral Bracing in Gable End Walls

Guide describing how to brace gable end walls to resist wind pressures.

Right – Seams in the deck sheathing are sealed with tape

Wrong - Roof deck sheathing nails missed the trusses, potentially weakening the roof in high winds.

Publication Date

Sun, 03/07/2021 - 12:00

Roof Deck Sheathing and Sealing for Sloped Roofs

Guide describing requirements for sheathing and sealing the roof decking in accordance with the requirements of the IBHS Fortified Home Program's Hurricane and High Wind Standards, and other roofing considerations to increase the roof's disaster resistance.

Framing of Gable Roof Overhangs

Guide describing construction of gable roof overhangs to resist uplift pressures in high winds.

Project: Roofing in High Wind Zones

Publication Date

May, 2020

Author(s)

Guertin Mike

Organization(s)

Fine Homebuilding Magazine

Video presentation describing steps to properly install roofs and shingles in high wind zones.

Right – Integrate pipe flashing with roof shingles

Publication Date

Mon, 06/01/2020 - 12:00

Stormproof Your Roof

Publication Date

May, 2020

Author(s)

Guertin Mike

Organization(s)

Fine Homebuilding Magazine

Video presentation explaining proper roof membrane and shingle installation, including key weak points where moisture can get in during a disaster weather event.

Why A Sealed FORTIFIED Roof

Publication Date

February, 2020

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

Inside FORTIFIED Intro for Evaluators NCIUA

Publication Date

August, 2018

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

Integrate pre-formed vent pipe flashing, shingle-fashion, with roofing underlayment and shingles

Publication Date

Mon, 06/01/2020 - 12:00

Right – Examples of sheathing fastener patterns.

Publication Date

Wed, 12/01/2010 - 12:00

CAD image for roof pipe penetration water and air sealing details

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Inside FORTIFIED Non-Roofer Considerations NCIUA

Publication Date

August, 2018

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

Wind Resistant Roof Types

Publication Date

September, 2008

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.

Inside FORTIFIED Talking with the Roofer NCIUA

Publication Date

August, 2018

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

Resilient Home Solutions

Publication Date

August, 2020

Video overviewing how to make a home flood resistant, meaning that they can be quickly restored to their original condition after a natural disaster. Recommendations from LSU AgCenter.

Right – Proper bracing hardware for retrofitting gable ends

Publication Date

Wed, 12/01/2010 - 12:00

Right – Proper fastening of sheathing on gable end overhang when re-roofing

Publication Date

Tue, 01/01/2019 - 12:00

Right – Retrofit Specification for installing roof sheathing an 18-inch gable end overhang

Publication Date

Tue, 01/01/2019 - 12:00

FORTIFIED Home Fastening Roof Sheathing Over Existing 1x Roof Deck Boards

Author(s)

IBHS Fortified Home

Organization(s)

IBHS

Publication Date

November, 2019

Factsheet describing ways to install sheathing over existing 1x roof decking.

How to Properly Install Concrete or Clay Tile Roofing

Publication Date

July, 2017

Author(s)

Weather Proofing America

Organization(s)

Weather Proofing America

Video demonstration of proper concrete or clay tile roofing, including underlayment per Weather Proofing America guidelines.

Inside FORTIFIED: Installing Starter Strips Using Roof Cement

Publication Date

August, 2018

Video showing how to install starter strips on roofs using roof cement to prevent moisture damage while complying with IBHS FORTIFIED Home specifications.

Inside FORTIFIED: Installing Self-Adhered Starter Strips

Publication Date

August, 2018

Video showing how to install starter strips on roofs using self-adhered technology to prevent moisture damage while complying with IBHS Fortified Home specifications.

Wind path and uplift force for a gabled roof, a hip roof, and a pyramidal (another variant of a hip) roof design

Publication Date

Thu, 01/01/2015 - 12:00

Nailing and ridge ventilation for roof sheathing used as a structural diaphragm in high-wind and seismic hazard areas.

Publication Date

Wed, 12/01/2010 - 12:00

Seal the roof deck as follows: Sweep roof decking, tape seams, and cover underlayment or roofing felt as shown.

Publication Date

Wed, 12/01/2010 - 12:00

FORTIFIED Home Shingle Installation at Roof Edge - Asphalt Shingle Installation at Roof Edges, Intersections and Valleys

Author(s)

Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety

Organization(s)

IBHS

Publication Date

May, 2016

Checklist providing additional guidance and options for asphalt shingle installations at roof edges, intersections and valleys.

Right - A continuous load path connects the roof and wall framing to the foundation.

Reference

Coastal Construction Manual - Principles and Practices of Planning, Siting, Designing, Constructing, and Maintaining Residential Buildings in Coastal Areas, Fourth Edition, Volume II, FEMA P-55

Author(s)

Coulbourne William,

Jones Christopher P,

Kapur Omar,

Koumoudis Vasso,

Line Philip,

Low David K,

Overcash Glenn,

Passman Samantha,

Reeder Adam,

Seitz Laura,

Smith Thomas,

Tezak Scott

Organization(s)

Federal Emergency Management Agency,

FEMA,

Applied Technology Council,

ATC,

URS Group,

DK Low and Associates,

Atkins,

TLSmith Consulting

Volume II of a two-volume report providing a comprehensive approach to design, construction, and renovation of homes located in coastal environments.

Publication Date

Mon, 08/01/2011 - 12:00

Roof Valleys and Penetrations Sealed

Guide describing how to seal roof valleys and how to seal around pipes, chimneys, and other roof deck penetrations.

Hip Roof vs Gable Roof

Guide describing the advantages and disadvantages of gable roofs and hip roofs and how both designs react under high wind loads.

When installing fasteners in roof sheathing, common mistakes include using the wrong size fasteners, missing the framing members, overdriving nails, and using too many or too few fasteners.

Publication Date

Wed, 12/01/2010 - 12:00

Asphalt Shingle Roofing for High-Wind Regions, FEMA Technical Fact Sheet No. 7.3

Author(s)

Federal Emergency Management Agency

Organization(s)

FEMA

Publication Date

December, 2010

Technical fact sheet describing ways to construct asphalt shingle roofs to be more resistant to high winds and hurricanes; also published in FEMA P-499 “Home Builder’s Guide to Coastal Construction: Technical Fact Sheet Series.”

Asphalt Shingle Roofs

Guide discussing disaster resistance related to asphalt shingle roofing when installing roofing on new construction or when repairing or replacing roofing on existing homes.

FORTIFIED Home Roof Coverings - Design Pressure Guidance for Roof Coverings

Author(s)

Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety

Organization(s)

IBHS

Publication Date

January, 2020

Checklist highlighting key concepts of wind design uplift pressures and design uplift pressure ratings for proper selection and installation of residential roof covering systems to comply with section R905.1 of the 2015 International Residential Code for a FORTIFIED Roof™–New Roof designation.

Roof Sheathing Installation, FEMA Technical Fact Sheet No. 7.1

Author(s)

Federal Emergency Management Agency

Organization(s)

FEMA

Publication Date

December, 2010

Fact sheet describing proper roof sheathing installation and illustrating fastening methods that will enhance the durability of a building in high-wind areas; also published in FEMA P-499 “Home Builder’s Guide to Coastal Construction: Technical Fact Sheet Series.”

FORTIFIED Home Gable End Roof Sheathing Fastening Requirements - Gable End Overhangs and Roof Sheathing Fastening: Re-Roofing to Meet FORTIFIED Roof™ – New Roof Designation

Author(s)

Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety

Organization(s)

IBHS

Publication Date

February, 2018

Checklist describing requirements for roof sheathing along the gable end truss or rafter to achive a FORTIFIED Roof, including New Roof designations and exceptions.

FORTIFIED Home Selection & Installation of Metal Roof Panels - Metal Panel Roof Covering: Guidance on Selection, Installation and Documentation

Author(s)

Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety

Organization(s)

IBHS

Publication Date

January, 2019

Checklist providing selection and installation guidance for residential, non-structural metal roof systems installed over wood roof decks with a roof slope 2:12 or greater to comply with section R905.1 of the 2015 IRC for a FORTIFIED Roof – New Roof Designation.

Inside FORTIFIED: Installing Underlayment Over Taped Seams

Publication Date

May, 2018

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

IBHS Research Center: Putting Fortified Construction to the Test

Publication Date

April, 2012

Author(s)

Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety

Organization(s)

IBHS

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...

Wall Bracing: Satisfy the code with strong, resilient, fully sheathed walls

Publication Date

January, 2015

Video describing the principles of creating IRC-compliant walls with full sheathing according to APA - The Engineered Wood Association practices.

Wrong - This tile roof was damaged by high winds.

Publication Date

Wed, 12/01/2010 - 12:00

Inside FORTIFIED: Fastening Sheathing on New Roofs in High Wind & Hail Areas

Publication Date

May, 2018

Video describing best practices when installing sheathing for new roofs in high wind and hail areas to comply with IBHS Fortified Home guidelines.

Inside FORTIFIED: Fastening Sheathing on Existing Roofs in High Wind Areas

Publication Date

May, 2018

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.