Videos

Video from Cold Climate Housing Research Center on SIP construction and how to build with these materials.

Video explaining the two types of floodproofing; wet and dry, as well as techniques and standards for both.

Video describing how to apply a fully sealed continuous weather barrier.

Video interview explaining the use of Simpson Strong Tie connectors for making walls and roofs more disaster resistant at a price of under $10,000. Recommendations from FLASH Strong Homes program.

Video from Cold Climate Housing Research Center on complete wall system construction guidelines in cold climates. Part 1 of 2.

Video presentation describing wood framing design to withstand extreme forces from severe weather.

Video explaining additional steps not covered by roofers that homeowners should take to fortify their roofs to comply with IBHS guidelines.

Video showing how to protect your home against both earthquakes and high winds and how similar design strategies can work for both events per FLASH Strong Homes guidelines.

Video reviewing the performance of wood, steel, and concrete in seismic zones with favorable results for wood design from Think Wood recommendations.

Video presentation covering seismic and wind design for wood-framed structures on the topics of load path continuity, building codes, and shear wall design alternatives.

Video presentation providing top-to-bottom overview of wind-resistant construction methods for wood-framed structures using past weather disturbances to illustrate points.