IBHS In The News

Weathering the Storm | BASF

Far-reaching extreme weather and stronger storms also brings about another reason to get behind the call to build with resilience in mind: billions of dollars in damages.…it’s imperative for architects, home builders and construction materials manufacturers to come together and proactively build and retrofit homes that can stand up to extreme weather.

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Guidance

Water-Intrusion Guidance for Home & Business Owners

IBHS turns research and insights into actions policyholders may take to reduce costs associated with weather-related losses. Our water-intrusion guidance is on our policyholder-focused site, DisasterSafety.org. We encourage you to provide the links to policyholders via email, social channels, etc. Protecting HomesProtecting Businesses

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Public Policy

Vulnerable Populations

Vulnerable Populations Disaster-related loss prevention encompasses a wide range of activities that should be undertaken to increase the likelihood that homes, workplaces, and essential public buildings can survive a natural or human-induced catastrophe. Improving this capability must be a national priority, public health objective, economic imperative and humanitarian obligation. Nowhere is this more important than…

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Wildfire

Vulnerability of Decks to Embers and Flames

Research Attached decks are a vulnerable component of a building in wildfire-prone areas. Once ignited, decks can expose a building’s cladding (siding), exterior wall components such as windows and doors, and the under-eave area to flames and radiant heat. This exposure can result in severe damage or destruction of the building. In a wildfire, decks…

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