Videos

This video provides a clear guide on what to do in the event of a wildfire.

Video from National Fire Protection Association looking into construction differences of homes that survived fires versus those that did not. Part 1 of 2.

Video from National Fire Protection Association looking into construction differences of homes that survived fires versus those that did not. Part 2 of 2.

Video from PublicResourceOrg showing which materials are the most and least likely to ignite from embers during a wildfire.

Video showing how-to's for wind and water-resistant roofs to comply with FLASH Strong Home guidelines.

Video discussing wind-resistant roof types and providing recommendations on how to choose the right roof type for your home per FLASH Strong Home guidelines.

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

Video showing how to frame and design a tornado safe room with wood frame and steel sheathing in accordance with FLASH Strong Homes guidelines.

Video from Home Innovation Research Lab outlining safe room design for tornados, including materials and tools needed for construction. Part 1 of 6.

Video from Home Innovation Research Labs showing how to properly cut lumber and beams to construct the walls of a wood tornado shelter. Part 2 of 6.

Video from Home Innovation Research Labs showing how to construct and install ceiling beams for a wood tornado shelter. Part 3 of 6.

Video from Home Innovation Research Labs on how to attach plywood sheathing to the walls and ceiling in a wood tornado shelter. Part 4 of 6.

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

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

Video from Purdue University on utilizing white paint for the purpose of energy conservation in hot climate zones.

Video presentation from the National Fire Protection Association with Dr. Jack Cohen, a fire science researcher with the USDA Forest Service, explaining steps to take to protect critical parts of a home from igniting due to flames and embers.

Video describing a house air leakage test and the most common leakage sources for an Alaskan house.

Video from Cold Climate Housing Research Center on how warm air typically leaks out of homes through attics via the stack effect and how to mitigate these effects through building practices.

Video describing typical problems in crawl spaces and how to manage moisture and increase the energy performance in existing Alaskan homes.

Video describing the maintenance of a small space heater in Alaska.

Video describing the stack effect related to air leakage of a house.

Video describing crawlspace insulation configurations and problems that may arise in cold climates like Alaska.

Video describing how walls in cold climates must address three key issues: air leakage, moisture movement, and conductive heat losses.