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FORTIFIED Roofing

Louisiana's FORTIFIED Revolution 20 Years After Katrina

How a new generation of hurricane-resistant construction is transforming home resilience and stabilizing Louisiana's insurance market

Tanja Kern

August 11, 2025

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Twenty years after Katrina, Louisiana families are getting homes that can survive hurricanes. FORTIFIED standards cut storm damage 70%—and adoption is surging.

Crisis Preparation

How to Create a Crisis Management Plan

Learn how to prepare for the next disaster, before the opportunities wash away.

Jill Bloom

Art Aisner

August 6, 2025

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In this episode, roofing contractors can learn how to prepare for the next big storm now, before the opportunities wash away.

Roofing Resiliency

NC Expands Roof Program to Protect Coastal Homes

Coastal homeowners can get $6K for FORTIFIED roof upgrades

Roofing Contractor Staff

August 4, 2025

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North Carolina expands hurricane protection with $20 million in grants for coastal residents to install storm-resistant roofs that cut claims by 35% and reduce damage severity.

Storm-Resistant Roofs

New $10M Program Aims to Fortify Public Housing Against Severe Weather

The FHLB Dallas FORTIFIED Fund Rental program will provide grants to strengthen multifamily rental properties.

Roofing Contractor Staff

July 23, 2025

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FHLB Dallas launches $10M fund for storm-resistant roofs on public housing. Grants up to $1M per project are available to strengthen rentals against severe weather.

MAT-40, a premier high-temperature underlayment

August 2025 Product Focus: Underlayment

Roofing Contractor Staff

July 14, 2025

Before the shingles go on, the right underlayment can make all the difference. Discover how today’s advanced roofing underlayments boost weather protection, extend roof life, and help contractors avoid costly callbacks.

Extreme Weather Special Section

July 2025 Product Focus: Weathering the Storm

Roofing Contractor Staff

July 14, 2025

With the 2025 storm season predicted to be as devastating as last year, now is the time to stock up on products that will keep you ahead of the curve and protect your customers' properties.

Extreme Weather Special Section

Storm Season 2025: Preparing for Uncertainty

Experts warn of an active storm season with up to 18 named storms, nearly 1,500 tornadoes and large hailstones

Chris Gray

July 14, 2025

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With an intense storm season, rising heat, and economic uncertainty on the horizon, roofing contractors who prepare now will be the ones who stay ahead of the chaos.

Extreme Weather Special Section

Built for Business: How Titan XT® Shingles Keep Proving Their Value

Titan XT® shingles have delivered peace of mind through punishing hurricane seasons — and they’re helping roofing contractors keep more money in their pockets.

July 1, 2025

Titan XT^® shingles have delivered peace of mind through punishing hurricane seasons — and they’re helping roofing contractors keep more money in their pockets.

Researchers are collecting hailstones in real time using funnels and drone sensors for Project ICECHIP, a government-funded study to improve roofing resilience and storm forecasting.

Extreme Weather Special Section

Understanding Hail: Project ICECHIP Is Finally Measuring It

First U.S. hail field study in 40 years aims to revolutionize roofing materials, forecasting and damage mitigation

Bryan Gottlieb

June 10, 2025

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Project ICECHIP, the first major U.S. hail study in more than 40 years, is capturing real hail data to improve forecasting, product standards and roofing resilience amid rising hail-related losses.