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Windows Have Impact-Rated Glass, Fire-Resistant Glass, or Protective Coverings

Guide

Guide describing how to strengthen or protect windows against wind and wind-borne debris during high-wind events including hurricanes and tornados.

Window and Door Rough Openings

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Video describing how to air-seal around window and door rough openings.

Fully Sealed Continuous Weather Resistance Barrier (3)

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Video describing how to fully seal a continuous weather resistance barrier.

Dry Floodproofing

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Video from LSU AgCenter describing dry floodproofing and how to dry floodproof your home.

Sustainable Living Series

Reference

Presentation by the Washington University in St. Louis Office of Sustainability on saving energy.

The operable windows in this house are located at occupant level to provide comfort ventilation.

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How to Perform a Wind Mitigation Inspection #1

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Video from the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors on how to inspect your home for wind resistance, including door and window impact ratings.

Right – Flashing is installed around chimney, skylight, vents, dormers, in valleys and at eaves

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Water Moisture Issues: Flashing Windows, Water Leaks, and Kick-Out Flashings

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Steve Easley details the 2009 IECC residential requirements regarding Water and Moisture issues. Flashing, windows, water leaks and kick out flashings are all discussed.

Retrofit Improvements: Flash and Seal Roof Penetrations

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Fact sheet describing flashing of roof penetrations to make a home more resistant to high winds, hurricanes, and rainwater intrusion.

Common methods for plywood shutter attachment to wood-frame and masonry walls.

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Wind Safety of the Building Envelope

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Article discussing structural and nonstructural building components and illustrates a variety of wind-induced damages, including wind-driven rain infiltration.

Plywood or OSB panels are a cost-effective way to protect windows from wind-borne debris.

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Calculate projection factor (PF) by dividing overhang (A) by length of window (B).

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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.

Casement windows or wing walls can create zones of higher pressure (right) and lower pressure (left) to encourage cross ventilation when wind is flowing parallel to window openings

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Glazing Hazard Mitigation

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Article describing the fundamentals and basics of glazing hazard mitigation practices for both new and existing buildings.

Wrong - The window lying on the ground was protected by a shutter but the shutter was attached to the window frame, rather than directly to the wall framing.

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A metal storm panel is installed in a track permanently mounted above and below the window frame and secured with wing nuts to studs mounted on the track.

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Install Window Shutters

Reference

This document covers how broken windows can allow wind and rain inside the house and even lead to roof failure.

Protect Your Windows & Doors from High Winds

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Video showing damage that can occur during high wind times from poor window and door installments that lead to a weak points in the home's envelope and how to fix these problems per FLASH Strong Homes guidelines.

How To Strengthen Your Home for Under $10,000 – Insulated Concrete Forms

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Video interview explaining the benefits of installing insulated concrete forms for both energy efficiency and disaster resistance in either new or existing homes for under $10,000. Recommendations from FLASH Strong Homes.

The light-colored exterior roll-down shades on this building, and the shaded entryway provide very effective control of solar heat gain

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

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The window awnings on this house provide a simple but very effective way to reduce solar gains while still allowing view, daylight, and ventilation through the windows

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Windows Have Impact-Rated Glass, Fire-Resistant Glass, or Protective Coverings

Window and Door Rough Openings

Fully Sealed Continuous Weather Resistance Barrier (3)

Dry Floodproofing

Sustainable Living Series

The operable windows in this house are located at occupant level to provide comfort ventilation.

How to Perform a Wind Mitigation Inspection #1

Right – Flashing is installed around chimney, skylight, vents, dormers, in valleys and at eaves

Water Moisture Issues: Flashing Windows, Water Leaks, and Kick-Out Flashings

Retrofit Improvements: Flash and Seal Roof Penetrations

Common methods for plywood shutter attachment to wood-frame and masonry walls.

Wind Safety of the Building Envelope

Plywood or OSB panels are a cost-effective way to protect windows from wind-borne debris.

Calculate projection factor (PF) by dividing overhang (A) by length of window (B).

Resilient Home Solutions

Casement windows or wing walls can create zones of higher pressure (right) and lower pressure (left) to encourage cross ventilation when wind is flowing parallel to window openings

Glazing Hazard Mitigation

Wrong - The window lying on the ground was protected by a shutter but the shutter was attached to the window frame, rather than directly to the wall framing.

A metal storm panel is installed in a track permanently mounted above and below the window frame and secured with wing nuts to studs mounted on the track.

Install Window Shutters

Protect Your Windows & Doors from High Winds

How To Strengthen Your Home for Under $10,000 – Insulated Concrete Forms

The light-colored exterior roll-down shades on this building, and the shaded entryway provide very effective control of solar heat gain

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

The window awnings on this house provide a simple but very effective way to reduce solar gains while still allowing view, daylight, and ventilation through the windows

Prepare to Avoid the Dangers of Flying Debris

New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Nelson Construction: Hamilton Way, Farmington, CT

Window Attachments for Solar Control and Energy Efficiency

Windows and Doors are Fully Flashed