Videos

Video describing different types of weatherstripping and how to install them to properly air-seal doors from Columbia Water and Light.

Learn how to run a blower door air leakage test in a residential house.

Part 1 describes why do a test, components of the Minneapolis Blower Door kit and how to set it up.

Part 2 shows how to do a one point depressurization test, the most common test, as well as how to use the Cruise function.

Video describing installation of an exterior door, including flashing, in-place adjustments, fastening, and finishing

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

Video describing how to properly flash window and door openings.

Video describing how to fully flash window and door openings.

Video showing how to evaluate openings in homes in hurricane and high wind prone areas per FLASH Strong Homes guidelines.

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

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.

Video interview explaining some basic guidelines to make your home more ready for severe weather for under $10,000. Recommendations from FLASH Strong Homes.

Video showing how to board up a home properly in preparation for high wind or hurricane events per FLASH Strong Homes guidelines.

Video describing hurricane ties and how they make your home more ready for severe weather by strengthening structural connections.

Video describing how to install European passive house tilt slide doors. This video is part of an eight-video series by Hammer & Hand.

Video describing how to install European passive house balcony doors. This video is part of an eight-video series by Hammer & Hand.

Video from Home Innovation Research Labs on how to properly install residential exterior doors to be air and water tight.

Video explaining how to prepare a home for flood conditions using temporary panel closures recommended by LSU AgCenter.

Video showing how to make DIY high winds/hurricane shutters to prepare for severe weather per FLASH Strong Homes guidelines.

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.

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.

Video describing how to install transfer grilles.

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

Video from Home Innovation Research Labs on constructing and installing the door on a wood tornado shelter. Part 5 of 6.