Cities Are Flouting Flood Rules. The Cost: $1 Billion.
IBHS’s Roy Wright talks about flood insurance penalties and the repercussions of enforcement.
Hurricane Season is Just Around the Corner
Prepare for hurricane season now using these affordable projects you can do now.
Evolving Weather Patterns, Innovation and Performance Roofing Systems
How the three steps to FORTIFIED can help reduce roof risks during severe weather.
IBHS Code Development Activities
Recent code developments that will help build resilient communities.
NICB and IBHS Partner to Combat Roofing Contractor Fraud
NICB and IBHS have partnered to educate homeowners on fraudulent roofing contractors.
Celebrating Innovative Construction Professionals
Join us for a special Disaster Dynamics Academy (DDA) to explore the vulnerabilities of commercial buildings when confronted with high winds, wind-driven rain, hail, and wildfires.
IBHS New Guide: Thunderstorm Ready
Whether you are building a new home, remodeling, or preparing for the season, IBHS has science-backed tips to help homeowners. Be thunderstorm ready and prepare for severe thunderstorms―including hail and high winds around tornadoes.
This guide is on our DISASTERSAFETY.org site.
Wind-Resistant Construction: 7 Minutes of BS (#buildingscience)
IBHS’s Anne Cope explains how three steps to FORTIFIED can help reduce high wind roof risks.
Putting Zip System to the Test
Why the sealed roof deck is important and how it can help you prepare for hurricane season.
No Pain No Gain
This Old House visits the IBHS Research Center to see how to build a wildfire-resistant home.