Videos

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 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 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.

Video showing how to install felt underlayment in hurricane areas, per IBHS Fortified requirements.

A video showing the installation of a 50,000-gallon aboveground corrugated steel water tank used for fire protection.

Video from Sunshine Coast Council showing the proper elements and requirements for installing a backflow prevention device.

Video from NW Seismic explaining how automatic gas shutoff valves work to shut off gas flow into a home during a seismic event and how to install a shutoff valve.

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 from ICFbuildings on how to design and install ICF on an entire home.

Video describing insulated concrete forms.

Video describing how to properly install the OPTIMA insulation system.

Video describing how to properly install insulation.

Video from Cold Climate Housing Research Center showing how to install inset windows correctly to keep cold air and moisture at bay.

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

Video showing how to install an exterior permanent low-E storm windows.