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…
New Online Learning System Helps Contractors Across the Country Grow Their Business with Resilient Roofing
Vegetation in Zone 0: Amplifying Damage to Structures Vegetation within the first five feet of a home—known as Zone 0—significantly increases heat exposure during a wildfire and can amplify damage, even when plants are well-watered. Explore the full report to learn what our 17 controlled experiments revealed and how they inform future wildfire resilience strategies. Research…
How to protect your business during stay-at-home orders.
IBHS helps provide simple tips will prevent your pipes from freezing during cold weather – from USA TODAY.
How FORTIFIED resilient construction standards and building a continuous load path can reduce high wind risks.
Following the catastrophic and devastating events in Surfside, IBHS CEO Roy Wright sat down with Chief Engineer Anne Cope to discuss high-rise condos—their construction, building codes, maintenance, and aging.
Tuscaloosa family receives 15,000 FORTIFIED designation.
FORTIFIED Wise™–Roofer High Wind Training Sessions Aug. 8 in Tulsa
Daniel Gorham and Faraz Hedayati examine wildfire innovations at the IBHS Research Center during the past ten years.
