Surviving Hurricane, Habitat Houses Offer Lessons
Dan Gorham speaks with Lou Manfredini about the recent wildfire demonstration and techniques to make your property more fire-resistant.
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Survey Shows Gaps in Building Codes Put Texas Coastal Residents at Risk
Lack of building codes along Texas coast putting residents at risk, shows IBHS survey.
Texas Coastal Building Codes Survey
IBHS conducted a survey of Texas building code officials and local code administrators in this vulnerable region of Texas to understand building code adoption and enforcement at the local jurisdiction level.
Suburban Wildfire Adaptation Roadmaps
Findings from IBHS’s 2017-2018 post-wildfire investigation.
Study: Storm-Proof Construction Can Be Affordable
Dr. Anne Cope explains how IBHS research is changing how we approach costly severe weather.
Study Shows IBHS’s FORTIFIED Program Reduced Hurricane Sally Damage
MONTGOMERY, AL ─ Coastal homeowners with FORTIFIED homes are better protected from hurricanes than those living with standard construction, a first-of-its kind study by the University of Alabama’s Center for Risk and Insurance Research (CRIR) commissioned by the Alabama Department of Insurance has shown.
Study: Home Wildfire Resistance Starts with Defensible Space and Proper Materials
IBHS demonstration shows how defensible space can reduce wildfire risks.
Stressed About Weight Of That Snow On Your Roof? Your Roof May Be Stressed Too
My Edmonds News features IBHS’s freezing weather data and graphics.
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