Prepare Your Home Ahead of Severe Thunderstorms Author(s) Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety Organization(s) IBHS Publication Date September, 2020 Description Website providing guidance on how to reduce the risk of damage to a home from hail.
Asphalt Shingle Roofs Description Guide discussing disaster resistance related to asphalt shingle roofing when installing roofing on new construction or when repairing or replacing roofing on existing homes.
Unvented Insulated Sloped Roofs Description Guide describing construction of sloped roofs that are unvented and are insulated above the roof deck.
Low-Slope ("Flat") Roofs Description A guide describing how to install low-sloped ("flat") roofs with insulation above the roof deck that resist wind pressures during high-wind events.
Roof Valleys and Penetrations Sealed Description Guide describing how to seal roof valleys and how to seal around pipes, chimneys, and other roof deck penetrations.
Framing of Gable Roof Overhangs Description Guide describing construction of gable roof overhangs to resist uplift pressures in high winds.