Twenty years after Katrina, Louisiana families are getting homes that can survive hurricanes. FORTIFIED standards cut storm damage 70%—and adoption is surging.
Since launching the alliance with Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety, GAF has successfully trained more than 650 individuals from over 350 GAF Master Elite companies to become FORTIFIED certified.
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.
An important aspect of building an above-code FORTIFIED Roof is the ventilation. The experts at AirVent Inc. examine ventilation's role in building robust roofs that better resist severe weather.
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.
The FORTIFIED home movement is more than 80,000 residences strong nationwide and growing. RC catches up with leaders in the resiliency space to discuss the opportunity ahead for roofing contractors.
The 10th Annual FORTIFIED Awards honor organizations that have helped at least 100 customers earn a FORTIFIED Home designation and contributed to the record number issued in 2024.
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.
A new study shows FORTIFIED homes in Alabama had up to 76% fewer claims during Hurricane Sally, proving the value of resilient roofing amid rising storm risks and material costs.