Back to the Basics: Hurricanes Training [Members Only] Duration: 40min This module will provide a basic meteorological explanation of what hurricanes are, explore the threats they bring and identify the damage they cause to communities and the built environment. Having a better understanding of these severe weather events is key to preventing avoidable suffering and…
IBHS’s Daniel Gorham discusses the threat embers pose to homes and businesses during a wildfire.
IBHS research leads to a better understanding of asphalt shingles.
Research The wind performance of asphalt shingles and its change with age and weathering is one of the most challenging research problems currently facing the building science community. A new research study of asphalt shingle performance in Southwest Louisiana during Hurricane Laura (2020) describes how shingle age plays a role in damage and how other…
Research After testing many asphalt shingle products, IBHS researchers learned there are specific characteristics that help distinguish one manufacturer from another. This guide was developed to help claims adjusters and underwriters identify manufacturers of installed shingles. Guidance [Members Only] Asphalt Shingle Patterns Identification Guide
IBHS in The Seattle Times: As the winter chill sets in, it’s time to think about protecting your home from the elements.
San Francisco, CA, April 19, 2023 – Today ZestyAI, the leading provider of climate and property risk analytics solutions powered by artificial intelligence (AI), and the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) released new research examining catastrophic losses from severe convective storms, particularly hail. The study focuses on hail-driven losses in property and casualty insurance.
As hail damage increases, IBHS research is changing the approach to reducing losses.
How to prepare your home or business for hurricane season.
Anne D. Cope, PhD, P.E. Chief Engineer Dr. Anne Cope joined IBHS in 2009 just a few months before the groundbreaking for the construction of the IBHS Research Center in Richburg, South Carolina. As the Chief Engineer, she leads the development of research programs to improve the performance of structures in hurricanes, wildfires, severe thunderstorms,…
