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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.
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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.
What Underwriters Can Learn from Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs
IBHS’s Roy Wright explains how property owners can protect their roof from hail by making the right choice.
Australian Fires Prompt Questions About Protecting Houses From Embers
IBHS’s Daniel Gorham discusses the threat embers pose to homes and businesses during a wildfire.
New Test Protocol Provides Deeper Insight Into Performance of IR Shingles Against Hail
Years of IBHS research provide new insights on the performance of impact-resistant shingles.
IBHS’ Wright: Slow Storms, Fast Wildfires Put Focus on Resistant Home Construction
AM BestTV interviews IBHS’s Roy Wright on what homeowners can do to prepare for hurricane season and wildfires.
The Need for Resilient Construction
IBHS’s Anne Cope explains how resilient construction can be affordable and practical.