Videos

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

Video showing how to evaluate openings in homes in hurricane and high wind prone areas per FLASH Strong Homes guidelines.

Video from NSM Construction showing how to properly frame a gable wall, using a small scale home to show the proper cuts and layout.

Presentation describing four low-cost techniques that can improve ductless heat pump performance to save homeowners energy and money.

Video describing how to install a water softener.

Brian Coble, Director of High Performance Homes for Advanced Energy provides best practices on "Proper Installation of Insulation" as he walks viewers through an ENERGY STAR Home and points out every area of a home that must be insulated to meet RESNET Grade 1 Insulation Installation Requirements...

Brian Coble, Director of High Performance Homes for Advanced Energy provides best practices on "Proper Installation of Insulation" as he walks viewers through an ENERGY STAR Home and points out every area of a home that must be insulated to meet RESNET Grade 1 Insulation Installation Requirements...

Brian Coble, Director of High Performance Homes for Advanced Energy provides best practices on "Proper Installation of Insulation" as he walks viewers through an ENERGY STAR Home and points out every area of a home that must be insulated to meet RESNET Grade 1 Insulation Installation Requirements...

Video presentation describing how to install water-resistant under-deck drainage systems to protect roofs and homes during high wind and moisture disaster events.

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

Video about properly insulating around plumbing pipes to prevent freezing.

Video describing techniques to prevent attic plumbing vents from freezing during Alaskan winters.

Video describing how homeowners can measure the amount of insulation installed in their attic.

This video shows home owners how to operate their wood stoves more efficiently to get more heat with up to one-third less wood.

Video from the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors on how to inspect your home for wind resistance, including door and window impact ratings.

Video showing how to prevent post-earthquake fires from appliances shifting during seismic activity per FLASH Strong Home guidelines.

Video from Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District on properly grading the site surrounding a home to control erosion.

Video demonstration of proper concrete or clay tile roofing, including underlayment per Weather Proofing America guidelines.

Video from Little Firefighter showing how to reset an emergency gas shutoff valve.

Presentation describing a quick and easy HVAC load calculation method installers can use to quickly calculate a single room or main zone’s heating and cooling requirement for the displacement of electric resistance heat.

Video from Crow Wing SWCD, University of Minnesota, Minnesota DNR, and Thirty Lakes Watershed District showing steps to take to stabilize shorelines using erosion control fabric.

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 from PG&E outlining building material-related steps to take to take to lower the risk of home ignition during a fire.

Video showing how to board up a home properly in preparation for high wind or hurricane events per FLASH Strong Homes guidelines.

Video showing how to create a continuous load path using hurricane straps and anchor bolts to comply with FLASH Strong Home practices.

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

Video explaining six things homeowners and renters can do to prepare for a natural disaster.

Video presentation from PMP TV explaining how insecticide resistance occurs and how you can manage this in your own mitigation strategy.

Video explaining the role of the evaluator in FORTIFIED roof installations, ensuring that the installation is up to code per IBHS requirements.

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

Video explaining the role of the homeowner in installing a FORTIFIED roof to meet IBHS standards.

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

Video showing how to fasten sheathing on existing buildings for high winds and hail to comply with IBHS Fortified Home standards.

Video showing how to correctly install sheathing on existing roof deck in hurricane regions in accordance with IBHS Fortified Home practices.

Video showing best practices on installing sheathing on new roofs in high wind and hail areas to comply with IBHS Fortified Home guidelines.

Video showing how to install sheathing on new roofs in hurricane regions while following IBHS Fortified Home guidelines.

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.