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Manufacturer News

CertainTeed Collaborates with IBHS, Announces List of FORTIFIED Roof Products

Two new products have been introduced that meet FORTIFIED requirements

Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro

May 29, 2025

CertainTeed has released new details about the products contractors can use to build roofs that comply with the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety's FORITIFED standards.

Manufacturer News

CertainTeed Announces Multiple Products Meet FORTIFIED Roof Standards

Above-code roofing system provides enhanced durability and protection against severe weather

Chris Gray

March 4, 2025

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Multiple CertainTeed products are now certified for use in FORTIFIED Roof systems, giving homeowners and contractors options for building more resilient roofing systems that withstand severe weather.

Training Resources

GAF, IBHS Establish Alliance to Expand FORTIFIED Program

First-of-its-kind alliance to make more resilient roofs accessible to homeowners around the nation

Roofing Contractor Staff

January 31, 2025

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GAF is training its contractors to better familiarize them with products that can lead to more resilient roofs through IBHS' FORTIFIED Roof program.

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Understanding Hail

IBHS' New Hail Data Leads to Better Roofs

The 2024 hail study sets the foundation for improving roofing materials and technology

Chris Gray

October 28, 2024

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The Insurance Institute of Business & Home Safety conducted a study using hail data to improve the resilience of roofing materials; the aim is to help manufacturers design tougher products.

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Consumer Behavior

New Report Says Many U.S. Homeowners Unsure of Roof’s Health

Survey by insurance group uncovers significant lags in homeowner maintenance and inspections

Bryan Gottlieb

July 2, 2024

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A Hanover Insurance Group report reveals that over half of U.S. homeowners didn't check their roofs for issues between February 2023 and 2024, despite roof-related damage accounting for 70-90% of catastrophe losses.

Roofing Awards

IBHS Honors Resilient Construction Trailblazers with FORTIFIED Awards

Ninth annual celebrate service providers, nonprofits strengthening homes and businesses against severe weather

Roofing Contractor Staff

June 12, 2024

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The awards recognize those who have contributed to the record-setting number of FORTIFIED Home designations, helping thousands of homeowners strengthen their homes against storms.

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Storm Season

NOAA Forecasts Above-Average 2024 Hurricane Season

IBHS reveals ratings for hurricane coast states

Chris Gray

May 29, 2024

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Forecasts are predicting an estimated 17 to 25 total named storms for the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season.

Technology News

ZestyAI Integrates FORTIFIED Construction Standard into Predictive Property and Climate Risk Platform

Integrating FORTIFIED program data will help insurers identify homes built to the highest standards of resiliency

Roofing Contractor Staff

September 29, 2023

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IBHS Honors Resilient Construction Leaders with Eighth Annual FORTIFIED Awards

May 11, 2023

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Roofing contractors were among those recognized by the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety for creating resilient homes with the FORTIFIED roof method.

Project Profile: STINGER Cap Nail System Helps Protect Historic Rhode Island Beach House

Jeff Helmholdt

September 2, 2022

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To help restore a historic home that withstood a century of storms and saltwater, a Rhode Island roofing contractor turned to STINGER to protect its roof from what the coastline throws at it.