Train Resilient Rebuild Volunteers

Strong Homes training videos highlight required construction practices aligned with the FORTIFIED standards and FEMA guidance. 

Videos feature resilient design principles, installation details, and solutions for common construction challenges. They provide an overview of the Strong Homes program and installation instructions for metal connectors, roof drip edges, starter shingles, hurricane shutters, etc. 

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FORTIFIED Standards

Advice for FORTIFIED Volunteers

Advice for FORTIFIED Volunteers video
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Overlooked Components of Building FORTIFIED

Overlooked Components of Building FORTIFIED video
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Importance of FORTIFIED Inspections

Importance of FORTIFIED Inspections video
00:00:44

FORTIFIED Home™ Overview

FORTIFIED Home™ Overview video
00:02:24

Foundation

Continuous Load Path: Foundations

Continuous Load Path: Foundations video
00:07:36

Preventing Cross-Grain Tension Failure

Preventing Cross-Grain Tension Failure video
00:01:25

Titen HD Foundation Connections

Titen HD Foundation Connections video
00:02:55

Reinforced Foundations

Reinforced Foundations video
00:00:48

Selecting the Right Connections for Coastal Areas

Selecting the Right Connections for Coastal Areas video
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Bottom Plate to Foundation Connections

Bottom Plate to Foundation Connections video
00:00:58

Walls

SP2 Stud to Top Plate Installation

SP2 Stud to Top Plate Installation video
00:00:49

TSP Stud to Plate Installation

TSP Stud to Plate Installation video
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SSP Stud to Plate Connector Installation

SSP Stud to Plate Connector Installation video
00:00:35

SP Stud to Plate Connector Installation

SP Stud to Plate Connector Installation video
00:00:47

HCP Hip to Wall Corner Connector

HCP Hip to Wall Corner Connector video
00:01:53

CSHP Series Coil Strap

CSHP Series Coil Strap video
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SP Series Stud to Plate Connectors

SP Series Stud to Plate Connectors video
00:02:17

LSTA/MSTA Straps

LSTA/MSTA Straps video
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DTT2Z Tension Tie

DTT2Z Tension Tie video
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HDU 4 Holddowns

HDU 4 Holddowns video
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HTT Tension Ties

HTT Tension Ties video
00:01:36

MTS Twist Strap for Stud to Floor Connection

MTS Twist Strap for Stud to Floor Connection video
00:00:48

Roof

Zip System Exterior and Roof Deck

Zip System Exterior and Roof Deck video
00:04:11

A Note About Shiners

A Note About Shiners video
00:00:45

Roof Drip Edge and Starter Shingles

Roof Drip Edge and Starter Shingles video
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H10S Truss/Rafter to Stud Connector

H10S Truss/Rafter to Stud Connector video
00:02:16

H1 & H10A Hurricane Ties

H1 & H10A Hurricane Ties video
00:01:58

SDWC Truss and Rafter Screw

SDWC Truss and Rafter Screw video
00:06:10

Continuous Load Path: Roofs

Continuous Load Path: Roofs video
00:06:10

Porch

SDWH Timber Hex HDG Structural Fastener Installation

SDWH Timber Hex HDG Structural Fastener Installation video
00:00:37

LUSC Stainless Steel Concealed Flange Joist Hanger Installation

LUSC Stainless Steel Concealed Flange Joist Hanger Installation video
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LUS Stainless Steel Joist Hanger Installation

LUS Stainless Steel Joist Hanger Installation video
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DTT1Z Connector Installation

DTT1Z Connector Installation video
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LUS Joist Hanger Installation

LUS Joist Hanger Installation video
00:00:38

ABU Series Post Base

ABU Series Post Base video
00:04:01

Opening Protection

Hurricane Shutters

Hurricane Shutters video
00:03:47

Disclaimer: The Strong Homes videos are intended for volunteer builders and construction managers and should only be used for general information. They are not intended to supersede blueprints, plans, or build requirements specified by a licensed design professional and approved by local code officials.