Videos

Video from National Fire Protection Association highlighting 5 key areas that can ignite a structure, including site, openings, vents, and materials recommendations.

Video from Home Innovation Research Labs giving a background on air admittance vents, which are one-way mechanical vents used in plumbing systems to eliminate the need for conventional pipe venting and roof penetrations.

Video presentation describing proper attic venting design for energy efficiency and weather resistance.

Video explaining why homeowners should seal cracks and gaps on their homes in preparation for severe weather, complying with IBHS guidelines.

Video showing the requirements for attic vents in homes to comply with IBHS FORTIFIED Home requirements.

Video showing the requirements for ventilation openings in roofs to comply with IBHS FORTIFIED Home requirements.

Animated video showing how to properly apply roof decks in hurricane regions according to IBHS practices.

Video from Home Innovation Research Labs on how to comply with IRC ventilation requirements in closed crawlspaces.

Video from National Fire Protection Association on the most common ignition points on homes.

Video discussing the heat recovery ventilation (HRV) system in a passive house.

Video discussing the heat recovery ventilation (HRV) system in a passive house.

Video from Home Innovation Research Labs on materials and design principles to mitigate moisture issues in homes.

Video showing how the weep holes in a brick façade are sometimes filled by the homeowner or subsequent contractor who mistakenly thought the holes are the result of an installation error during the brick laying work. These holes are important to the drainage and ventilation of the wall, please don’t...

Video discussing the mechanical ventilation system of a passive house.

Video discussing the mechanical ventilation system of a passive house.

Video discussing how homeowners should return to their homes for the first time after a natural disaster according to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Video showing why proper soffit installation is important and easy steps to take to properly install soffits on your home per IBHS FORTIFIED Home guidelines.

Video from Home Innovation Research Labs showing how to drill ventilation holes and anchor a wood tornado shelter. Part 6 of 6.