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Durability concerns on a house continuously sheathed with a proprietary fiber structural panel used as bracing. Photo 1 of 2.

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Durability concerns on a house continuously sheathed with a proprietary fiber structural panel used as bracing. Photo 2 of 2.

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Step 5. Install sheathing tape flashing over the duct or pipe and wood blocking on either side for later attachment of trim.

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Step 6. Install vent hood trim block, metal cap flashing; seal top edge of flashing with sheathing tape.

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Step 4. Install insulating sheathing and vertical furring strips on the retrofitted exterior wall; seal around pipe or duct with urethane sealant.

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Framing of Gable Roof Overhangs

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

Structural Sheathing (plywood/OSB) in Exterior Walls

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Guide describing the need for adequate structural sheathing in exterior walls in homes in high-wind areas.

Project: Roofing in High Wind Zones

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

Roof Deck Sheathing and Sealing for Sloped Roofs

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Guide describing requirements for sealing roof sheathing to increase resistance to high winds and rain.

Right – Integrate pipe flashing with roof shingles

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CAD image for roof pipe penetration water and air sealing details

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Stormproof Your Roof

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

Right - Braced wall line spacing is correctly calculated for determining wall bracing in accordance with the IRC.

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Right – Examples of sheathing fastener patterns.

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How to Properly Install Concrete or Clay Tile Roofing

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

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

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

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

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Wind Resistant Roof Types

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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.

Resilient Home Solutions

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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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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Improper continuous load path design lacking bracing results in the failure of gable end walls under high wind conditions.

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

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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.”

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

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Right – Proper bracing hardware for retrofitting gable ends

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End conditions for braced wall lines with continuous sheathing, Figure R602.10.7 in the IRC

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FORTIFIED Home Roof Coverings - Design Pressure Guidance for Roof Coverings

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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

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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.”