Videos

Video describing traditional 2x4 16 inch on center framing versus advanced framing with 2x6 stud walls at 24 inch on center, insulated corners and headers, wall stud-ceiling joist alignment, etc. providing a strong wall with more room for insulation.

Video describing home strengthening efforts in Alabama following 2011 tornados including recommendations based on FEMA guidelines.

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

Video describing a furring in framing technique to further insulate a pre-existing Alaskan house.

Video from Cold Climate Housing Research Center showing how to correctly install a vapor retarder for best air leakage prevention.

Video describing exterior rigid foam insulation.

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

Video presentation describing shear wall design and construction techniques to resist high winds and other disaster types.

When flashing one of a house’s biggest potential leaks — where the eave overhang meets a vertical wall — editorial advisor Mike Guertin chooses to err on the side of caution to control water flow and not rely solely on step flashing.

Video presentation explaining whole-house moisture management strategies and energy efficiency at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.

Video describing double wall studs.

Video describing double stud walls.

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

Video presentation on how to design efficient framing systems that resist damage from disasters.

Video showing a technique for airtight sheathing installation on exterior walls using foam gasket strips.

Video describing how to properly flash bottom of exterior walls.

Video explaining a design option for homes in the case of a flood that would negate the need for gutting the home post-flood. Recommendations from LSU AgCenter.

Video showing how to safely and correctly dry water damaged floor and wall materials after a home has been flooded to reduce the risk of structural damage and mold.

Video showing how to safely handle the cleanup process of a flooded home that may contain let contaminants or lead based paint.

Video showing how to safely remove water damaged walls in flooded homes without causing further damage to the home structure.

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

Video showing key connection joints for a properly installed continuous load path per IBHS FORTIFIED Home specifications.

Video showing how to install gables properly to ensure a secure roof frame per IBHS FORTIFIED Home standards.

Video presentation with pro framer Larry Huan on framing walls to withstand high winds and other disaster type forces.

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

Video from Joshua McMahon on gable end bracing and framing practices for roof structural support.

Video explaining why having a strong roof is so important in hurricane zones and recommendations on how to construct a roof that will stand up to hurricane force winds from LSU AgCenter.

Video explaining how to design bathrooms to be flood-friendly, or easily remedied to the original conditions post-flood.

Video describing how a garage floor should be constructed with elevation changes to prevent storm or flood water intrusion.

Video describing how to warm up a chilly concrete wall with This Old House general contractor Tom Silva.

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

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

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

Videos showing two full-scale, two-story, 1,300-square-foot houses that were placed next to each other in the IBHS test chamber—one built using conventional construction standards common in the Midwest and one built to IBHS’ FORTIFIED code-plus standards. Both were subjected to the same severe high...

Guide to retrofitting or strengthening gable end walls to reduce chances that the wall will be damaged in a hurricane per IBHS Fortified Home practices.

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

Video describing insulated concrete forms.

Video describing how to properly install the OPTIMA insulation system.

Video describing how to install an inset window in an integrated truss house built in cold climates like Alaska.

Video showing a technique for airtight drywall installation on interior walls using foam gasket strips.

This video provides an overview of heat transfer and discusses how heat transfer occurs in residential buildings.

Video describing a method for testing the earthquake resistance of buildings from the EU Science Hub - Joint Research Centre.