Preview Image FORTIFIED Animation: Hurricane - ATTIC VENTS Publication Date August, 2015 Description Video showing the requirements for attic vents in homes to comply with IBHS FORTIFIED Home requirements.
Preview Image Wind Resistant Roof Systems Publication Date September, 2008 Description Video describing attic ventilation methods for wind and water-resistant roofs to comply with FLASH Strong Home guidelines and improve hurricane resitance.
Lateral Bracing in Gable End Walls Description Guide describing how to brace gable end walls to resist wind pressures.
Hip Roof vs Gable Roof Description Guide describing the advantages and disadvantages of gable roofs and hip roofs and how both designs react under high wind loads.
Preview Image What Type of Connection is Critical in Creating a Continuous Path Differing Loads? Publication Date May, 2014 Description Video demonstrating how all connections are critical in creating a continuous path for loads acting on a building (from the exhibition Designing for Disaster at the National Building Museum in Washington, D.C.© National Building Museum (2014))
Disaster-Resistant Roof Venting Description Guide describing the installation of roof vents that are resistant to damage from high winds and entry of wind-borne rain, wildfire embers, or pests.
Unvented Insulated Sloped Roofs Description Guide describing construction of sloped roofs that are unvented and are insulated above the roof deck.