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A rooftop rainwater collection system with PV power for pump.

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Masonry columns for open pier foundations for flood-prone areas.

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Wood posts for open pier foundations for flood-prone areas.

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Foundation for Wood-Framed Floors for flood-prone areas.

Foundation for Wood-Framed Floors for flood-prone areas.

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Rebar type and placement to reinforce masonry walls.

Rebar type and placement to reinforce masonry walls.

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Wrong - This roof failed in high winds due to lack of metal attachments to the framing.

Wrong - This roof failed in high winds due to lack of metal attachments to the framing.

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Right - Flood vents open to allow flood waters to flow through a crawlspace.

Right - Flood vents open to allow flood waters to flow through a crawlspace.

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Right - Provide passive ventilation in hot climates by installing wind chases and vents.

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This concrete block foundation cracked due to lack of steel rebar reinforcement.

This concrete block foundation cracked due to lack of steel rebar reinforcement.

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This poured concrete foundation failed due to use of incorrect concrete mix.

This poured concrete foundation failed due to use of incorrect concrete mix.

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This home was incorrectly sited and supported too near a slope consisting of unstable soils.

This home was incorrectly sited and supported too near a slope consisting of unstable soils.

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High winds pulled part of the roof off this gable-roofed home.

High winds pulled part of the roof off this gable-roofed home.

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Encourage dune formation by installing sand fences or pallets and planting dune grasses.

Encourage dune formation by installing sand fences or pallets and planting dune grasses.

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Wrong – This roof structure failed due to inadequate bracing

Wrong – This roof structure failed due to inadequate bracing

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Locations of Fasteners for Asphalt Shingles in high-wind areas

Locations of Fasteners for Asphalt Shingles in high-wind areas

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Wrong – Incorrect location of fasteners in an roof asphalt shingle

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FORTIFIED Home Inside FORTIFIED

Reference

Website providing resources for roofers to construct high-wind, hurricane, and hail-resistant roofs from IBHS Fortified program.

Right - This roof has a low gable and is secured to the wall framing to resist wind uplift.

Right - This roof has a low gable and is secured to the wall framing to resist wind uplift.

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Right - Aluminum or polycarbonate panels attach to permanently mounted railings and require installation from the exterior.

Right - Aluminum or polycarbonate panels attach to permanently mounted railings and require installation from the exterior.

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Right - Elevate HVAC equipment on platforms to protect it from flood damage.

Right - Elevate HVAC equipment on platforms to protect it from flood damage.

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Right - In areas prone to costal flooding, elevate the bottom floor well above the design flood elevation.

Right - In areas prone to costal flooding, elevate the bottom floor well above the design flood elevation.

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Right - In hot climates, paint flat roofs light colors to reflect solar heat gain.

Right - In hot climates, paint flat roofs light colors to reflect solar heat gain.

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Wrong - Mold can spread rapidly in flood damaged homes if materials aren't dried quickly.

Wrong - Mold can spread rapidly in flood damaged homes if materials aren't dried quickly.

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Right – This aluminum jalousie window provides solar control while allowing view and ventilation.

Right – This aluminum jalousie window provides solar control while allowing view and ventilation.

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Right - Automatic metal roller shutters are always in place and can be electronically or manually opened and closed.

Right - Automatic metal roller shutters are always in place and can be electronically or manually opened and closed.

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Right - Use flood-damage-resistant materials for decks and portions of the house below the design flood elevation.

Right - Use flood-damage-resistant materials for decks and portions of the house below the design flood elevation.

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Wind Resistant Roof Systems

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Video describing attic ventilation methods for wind and water-resistant roofs to comply with FLASH Strong Home guidelines and improve hurricane resitance.

Dry wells are underground tanks that store water to percolate or drain slowly to another site or sewer.

Dry wells are underground tanks that store water to percolate or drain slowly to another site or sewer.

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Right – This exterior door is installed to swing out and has storm protection shutters.

Right – This exterior door is installed to swing out and has storm protection shutters.

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Heavy rains destabilized the soil beneath this multi-story home in Puerto Rico.

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