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.
New Orleans now requires permits for major roof work to boost insurer confidence, but unclear enforcement and rollout confusion have raised concerns among contractors.
Apex Roofing and Restoration grew margins by up to 20% by selling FORTIFIED Roofs, proving that educating customers on resilience can drive major business success.
Roadrunner Roofing Supply in Texas has proven you don’t need to be huge to affect change. Vice President of Sales Jason Horton shares his story and how the company disrupts the Dallas-Fort Worth market.
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.
North Carolina’s Beach Plan offers grants of up to $10K for Outer Banks homes to install FORTIFIED roofs, reducing storm loss payouts and stabilizing insurance markets, with insurers — not taxpayers -- providing the funds.