Upgrading the Load Path
How FORTIFIED resilient construction standards and building a continuous load path can reduce high wind risks.
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UNDERSTANDING ENGINEERING NEEDS IN THE WAKE OF THE SURFSIDE CONDO COLLAPSE
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 Couple Gets Replacement Roof with Help from Habitat for Humanity
Tuscaloosa family receives 15,000 FORTIFIED designation.
Roofers Wanted! Demand Growing for FORTIFIED Homes as Oklahoma Communities Become More Resilient Against Severe Weather Events
FORTIFIED Wise™–Roofer High Wind Training Sessions Aug. 8 in Tulsa
Transforming Wildfire Science
Daniel Gorham and Faraz Hedayati examine wildfire innovations at the IBHS Research Center during the past ten years.
Tracking the Tropics: Researchers Make Homes Hurricane Ready
Why FORTIFIED? Simulation at IBHS Research Center shows how FORTIFIED can reduce water damage risks.
Toughening Up The Roof
The Journal of Light Construction features FORTIFIED: A weathertight roof is the first line of defense in a storm-resistant house.
Tips on Preparing Your Property for Wildfires
IBHS research shows how property owners can reduce risks when living in wildfire-prone areas.
