Videos
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Video showing proper installation techniques for drip edges in high wind regions per IBHS Fortified Home building practices.
Video showing how to install drip edge on roofs in hurricane areas per IBHS Fortified Home standards.
Video showing how to correctly install sealed roof deck with self-adhered underlayment in accordance to IBHS Fortified Home protocols.
Video showing how to install starter strips on roofs using self-adhered technology to prevent moisture damage while complying with IBHS Fortified Home specifications.
Video showing how to install starter strips on roofs using roof cement to prevent moisture damage while complying with IBHS FORTIFIED Home specifications.
Video showing how to install synthetic underlayment over taped seams on roof deck per IBHS Fortified requirements.
Video showing how to seal the roof deck with tape per IBHS Fortified Requirements.
Video showing how to install organic felt underlayment in hurricane areas, per IBHS Fortified requirements.
Video describing how to install European passive house windows. This video is part of an eight-video series by Hammer & Hand.
Video describing how to prep the rough opening for installation of European passive house windows. This video is part of an eight-video series by Hammer & Hand.
Video describing how to remove the sash of European passive house windows. This video is part of an eight-video series by Hammer & Hand.
Video describing how to install and adjust the sash of European passive house windows. This video is part of an eight-video series by Hammer & Hand.
Video describing how to air seal the interior of European passive house windows. This video is part of an eight-video series by Hammer & Hand.
Video describing how to insulate the exterior of European passive house windows. This video is part of an eight-video series by Hammer & Hand.
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.
In this episode, Justin Fink explains the why and how of using foam insulation on masonry walls, and demonstrates how to properly insulate the rim joist area with rigid foam and batt insulation.
Video describing how to properly install the OPTIMA insulation system.
Video describing how to properly install insulation.
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.
Video describing the air-to-water heat pump and radiant floor system in a passive house.
Video describing how to conduct a blower door test in a passive house.
Video discussing the domestic hot water system installed in a passive house.
Video describing the exterior shading system in a passive house. This video is part of a two-video series by Hammer and Hand.
Video describing the exterior shading system in a passive house. This video is part of a two-video series by Hammer and Hand.
Video describing the high-density cellulose insulation installed in a passive house.
Video discussing the heat recovery ventilation (HRV) system in a passive house.
Video describing the rain screen system installed in a passive house.
Video discussing the heat recovery ventilation (HRV) system in a passive house.
Video demonstrating a window installation in a passive house.
Video explaining raised-floor systems and some issues that can arrise with this type of construction. Recommendations from LSU AgCenter.
Video explaining things to look for when looking at LED lighting including energy consumption, brightness, lumens versus watts, etc.
Videos sharing disaster preparedness from FLASH partners in academic, government, leadership, nonprofit, private and public sector organizations.
Video explaining the effects that lightning damage can have on a home and ways to make your home more resistant to lightning strikes per FLASH Strong Homes guidelines.
Video of a contractor explaining details of properly framing a home in Seattle, WA using proper Hammer & Hand practices.
Video describing the CO2-fired heat pump installed in a passive house.
Video describing the solar PV system on a passive house.
Video describing the ventilated rainscreen system installed on a passive house.
Video demonstrating a window installation in a passive house.
Videos sharing disaster preparedness from FLASH partners in academic, government, leadership, nonprofit, private and public sector organizations.
Video showing the benefits of having a tornado safe room and how to construct your own safe room with FLASH Strong Homes guidelines.
Video describing mini split ductless heat pumps.
Video describing mini split ductless heat pumps.
Video testimonial from a homeowner whose home survived a flood due to proper lower level wet floodproofing.
Video presentation by Joe Lstiburek describing the four layers of moisture management found in walls and how walls should be designed and built to keep moisture out with these layers in mind.
Video describing vapor retarders used in Warm-Humid climates.
Video describing proper flex duct installation.
Video describing how to properly install flex ducts.