Discover the details of aging roofing materials at our one-of-a-kind roof farm in South Carolina. We investigate residential & commercial #roofs as they experience environmental elements to understand their life cycle. 🔍 Curious? Learn more at ibhs.org/wind/roof-agin….

🌩️ Kicking off the season: Jake Sorber from the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS), will talk on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at 7:00 PM in HSC 1234. His talk, "Observations Lead the Way: Translating Science into Actionable Steps of Hail-Damage Mitigation"🌪️

Preparedness checkpoint! Hurricane season is still in full swing. Ask yourself the following questions and take steps to prepare yourself and loved ones ahead of a storm. ⬇️⬇️⬇️

Annually, IBHS researchers evaluate the incremental changes to the roofs in the IBHS roof aging farm to track their weathering and deterioration over time. This #research will help us understand the life spans of varying roofing materials. Learn more: ibhs.org/wind/roof-agin…

We were so thrilled to have you join us on campus! #IBHS

When IBHS researchers gather aged roofing materials from our roof aging farm, they test their performances against wind, hail and wildfire. Discover the details of this #research at ibhs.org/wind/roof-agin…. #roof #science

#SmallBusinessOwners: Join experts in building science, resilience and recovery so you're prepared for the next natural disaster. Tune in on September 24 at 3 p.m. ET. Register here: bit.ly/WeatheringStor…

Join #FORTIFIED Managing Director Fred Malik next month!

On this day 19 years ago, Hurricane Katrina slammed into the Gulf Coast. Lt. Col. Sean Cross joined us to look back at how the storm impacted the Hurricane Hunters Hurricane Hunters:

No home is fireproof. Yet, Wildfire Prepared Home, an IBHS program based on the latest wildfire science, can limit the catastrophic reach of #wildfire in your neighborhood. Learn more at wildfireprepared.org.

Hey! 👋 This weekend, make a checklist of all the important steps to get your home prepared before the peak of #HurricaneSeason. Gain inspiration by checking out the IBHS #Hurricane Ready guide at hurricane-ready.org. #LetsGetReady #hurricaneprep

Today, September 1, marks the start of National Preparedness Month. No matter the weather you face, you have the power to reduce Mother Nature's impact. Visit ibhs.org/guidance/homed… to find science-backed guidance.

This #HurricaneSeason, do this 1️⃣ thing to reduce the force on your roof by up to 30% when a tropical cyclone is approaching: shut all interior doors! ibhs.org/ibhs-news-rele…

What are some of the key takeaways IBHS researchers found from the Lahaina Fire? Our latest report highlights the importance of structure spacing, connective fuels & building materials in fire spread within the built environment. Read the report's executive summary at

Reducing wildfire risk requires resilience at both the parcel and community levels. One year after the devastating fire in Lahaina, @IBHS_Org shares insights on the fire's rapid spread and takeaways for a more resilient future. Find the report at ibhs.org/lahaina.

We took the Good Morning America audience inside the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety Research Center to show how Mother Nature can impact homes like yours. Watch as IBHS researchers test a 2-bedroom home against hurricane-level wind and rain. Full broadcast at bit.ly/3Xw8Ycp

“Maintaining a 5-foot noncombustible buffer around the home, including around decks and porches, is critical to ensure embers have nothing to ignite and spread fire to a home during a wildfire," said Steve Hawks, IBHS senior director of wildfire, to Forbes. "This is the area we

#BusinessOwners: Learn how to prepare your home for the peak of #HurricaneSeason with guidance from Managing Director of Commercial Lines Chuck Miccolis. Learn more with builderonline: builderonline.com/builder-100/bu…

As the #NFL season and Fantasy 🏈 leagues begin, homeowners can avoid a fumble and make the catch in their home’s resilience by taking science-backed #mitigation steps. linkedin.com/posts/roysterw…