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[Image: hurricane connectors]Wind-resistant Roofs and Attatchments Proper construction techniques help to keep your roof where it belongs in a storm... Your Hazard-resistant Home Checklist Use this checklist to explore features and components of your sustainable Louisiana house. [Image: slab on fill within stemwall]Rising Above Flood Risks Over the life of a product, more durable and longer-lasting options are usually a better option... [Image: manual valve]Sewage Backflow Valves Prevent sewerage from backing up into your home... [Image: stud to plate]Wind-resistant Walls Build for Wall Strength.... Flood-hardy Homes: Wash-n-Wear instead of Gut-n-Replace The materials you use and the the products you choose,can help to make your home resistant to flood damage. [Image: elevated mech system]Flood Protection Design Features Avoid flood damage with the right design. [Image: load force on house]What's a Wind Load? Imagine turning your house upside down and shaking it.... Consider Going Beyond the Minimum It's a good investment to go beyond minimum code requirements... Design With Wind in Mind Size matters when designing for wind load... [Image: safe room]Storm Shelters and Storage Designed safe rooms can protect you from more than just a storm... [Image: bahama shutters]Protect Windows and Doors to Protect Your Home Consider choosing windows and doors designed to withstand high wind and impact from flying debris. [Image: termimesh]Termite Resistance - One Line of Defense Isn't Enough Use multiple methods to make your home resistant to termites and other wood-destroying insects. Fire Protection Options For higher levels of protection and possibly discounted property insurance, consider these options... Wind-resistant Walls Build for wall strength... Consider Hail and Freeze Hazards Safeguard your roofs and pipes against unually cold weather. 1 2 1 2