This page features multi-media demonstrations of innovative hurricane resistant construction techniques and products featured at the LaHouse Resource Center on the LSU campus in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The expert-hosted, hands-on demonstrations showcase and leverage the educational outreach program of LaHouse and serve as an introduction and “kickoff” to the Hurricane-Resistant Construction Online network.
PAPERLESS DRYWALL Steve Easley discusses the benefits of using paperless drywell to help mitigate mold with Georgia Pacific Product Development Manager, Barry Reid . 3.5 minutes.
MINIMIZING MOISTURE AND MOLD Certified Industrial Hygienist and Indoor Air Quality Specialist Susan Raterman explains how to mitigate mold and decay fungi, and prevent mold growth in new homes right at the source. 12 minutes.
CODE CHANGES Jeff Burton of IBHS and Kurt McCarty, executive director of the Louisiana State Unified Construction Council explain the "why" of code changes designed to make structures resistant to hurricanes and other natural disasters. 18 minutes.
DESIGN DO'S AND DONT'S Building Science Consultant Steve Easley shows you how to avoid the water traps, wind catchers, and missing or incorrect flashing that contribute to unnecessary early failure, and the explosion of construction defect litigation. 9 minutes.
BASICS OF MOISTURE MOVEMENT Got Mold? Certified Industrial Hygienist and Indoor Air Quality Specialist Susan Raterman teaches basic forensic mold and decay fungi detection and identification techniques, and the many health hazards of toxic mold in buildings. 25 minutes.
MOLD INVESTIGATION AND REMEDIATION Got Mold? Certified Industrial Hygienist and Indoor Air Quality Specialist Susan Raterman teaches basic forensic mold and decay fungi detection and identification techniques, and the many health hazards of toxic mold in buildings. 25 minutes.
MOLD AND MATERIALS Steve Easley talks with Certified Industrial Hygienist and Indoor Air Quality Specialist Susan Raterman about the basics of mold and mold prevention. 5 minutes.
INSTALLING DURABLE TRIM PART 1: Master finish carpenter Gary M. Katz and master framing carpenter Mike Sloggatt teach time-tested durable trim techniques, including flashing details to keep porch posts and other exterior millwork dry. 30 minutes.
INSTALLING DURABLE TRIM PART 2: Katz and Sloggatt continue time-tested durable trim techniques, including using high-strength pocket screw joints to join exterior millwork, and more. 25 minutes.
REGIONAL ARCHITECTURAL TRIM STYLES Master finish carpenter Gary M. Katz and master framing carpenter Mike Sloggatt teach the basics of historical architectural styles, and the right way to construct traditional-looking trim details using today's durable trim techniques. 18 minutes.
BASICS OF THE CONTINUOUS LOAD PATH Katz and Sloggatt instruct how vertical loads are carried from roof to footing, the best materials to use, and how to tie it all together to resist nature's forces.
HURRICANE RESISTANT WALL CONSTRUCTION Nailing schedules, careful workmanship, and the right sheathing material are the key to hurricane-resistant wall construction. Master carpenters Katz and Sloggatt continue in the series of hurricane-resistant construction techniques.
WEATHER RESISTANT ROOFING MEMBRANE SYSTEMS Katz and Sloggatt discuss the advantages of weather-resistant roofing membrane systems, including GRACE Ice and Water Shield, and Tri-Flex 30. 28 minutes.
STORM RESISTANT WINDOWS: CODE Learn what the current building code requires, and how PGT Windows meet those demands. Steve Easley talks with PGT's Product Specialist, Dave Olmstead. 6.5 minutes.
BENEFITS OF PLYWOOD vs OSB Steve Easley discusses the benefits of using storm resistant plywood vs OSB with Georgia Pacific Product Development Manager, Barry Reid. 3 minutes.
HOUSEWRAP FLASHING TECHNIQUES Housewrap can cause as much harm as good if improperly applied. Katz and Sloggatt demonstrate the correct installation techniques that aid in water management, including sill padding of windows, self-adhesive flashing tape, and more. 22 minutes.
INSTALLING IMPACT-RESISTANT WINDOWS Master carpenters Gary Katz and Mike Sloggatt demonstrate the correct way to install storm-resistant windows for high-wind and hurricane areas, as well as the best product choices to avoid storm damage. 16 minutes.
MOISTURE-RESISTANT DRYWALL SYSTEMS Moisture-resistant means mold resistant! Katz and Sloggatt demonstrate moisture-resistant wallboard systems that eliminate the food source for mold and mildew by eliminating the paper covering. 6 minutes.
RADIANT ROOF SHEATHING SYSTEMS Radiant roof sheathing has a reflective barrier that blocks 97% of radiant gain in the attic reducing the cooling requirements of the house by 17%. Katz and Sloggatt demonstrate the system. 7 minutes.
MODULAR STORM SHELTERS Steve Easley demonstrates an innovative SIPS and Kevlar pre-fab StormRoom⢠kit that can protect occupants during natural disasters, meets FEMA requirements for storm rooms, and can be conventionally finished. 6 minutes.
SmartVENT FOUNDATION FLOOD VENTS After Hurricane Katrina, Lousianna resident Bruce Colby witnessed the effectiveness of SMART VENT Foundation Flood Vents first hand. 2.5 minutes.
