Homeowners Insurance May Be Harder To Get In Risky Wildfire Areas
IBHS research shows the impact wildfire embers can have on a home or business.
IBHS research shows the impact wildfire embers can have on a home or business.
My Edmonds News features IBHS’s freezing weather data and graphics.
The Journal of Light Construction features FORTIFIED: A weathertight roof is the first line of defense in a storm-resistant house.
IBHS in The Seattle Times: As the winter chill sets in, it’s time to think about protecting your home from the elements.
IBHS in The Seattle Times: As the winter chill sets in, it’s time to think about protecting your home from the elements.
Research IBHS studies the characteristics of embers from different fuel sources, including vegetative and structural, and implications regarding their ability to ignite buildings and other combustible materials on the property. This work will ultimately help improve guidance for homeowners and communities. This research is a collaborative effort with researchers at UNC Charlotte, University of Maryland, University…
Research Researchers from the USDA Forest Service Fire Sciences Laboratory in Missoula, Montana, are working with IBHS scientists to investigate the influence of wind speed on flame spread in pine needle beds. The relation between wildland fire rate of spread and wind speed used in the US wildland fire behavior decision support systems was developed…
Dan Gorham speaks with Lou Manfredini about the recent wildfire demonstration and techniques to make your property more fire-resistant.
Curiosity about Alabama’s progress in building Fortified homes is rising nationally in the aftermath of devastation from 2017-2018 hurricanes.
IBHS helps provide simple tips will prevent your pipes from freezing during cold weather – from USA TODAY.