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Articles Tagged with ''hurricanes''

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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
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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.


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Roofing Resiliency

NC Expands Roof Program to Protect Coastal Homes

Coastal homeowners can get $6K for FORTIFIED roof upgrades
Roofing Contractor
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.


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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, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
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.
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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.
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Extreme Weather

IBHS Recognizes 76 FORTIFIED Service Providers During 10th Annual Awards

Awards recognize roofing contractors, inspectors and more who provide customers with FORTIFIED Home designations
Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
June 13, 2025
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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.


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Exploring Warranties in Roofing

Manufacturers use them to market products to contractors and contractors use them to market to customers. But who reads the fine print?
Melissa Dunson is the Director of Marketing for Central States Manufacturing
Melissa Dunson
June 6, 2025
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Few people actually read a warranty's fine print and understand what is covered and for how long. Melissa Dunson translates the rhetoric into easy-to-understand terms.
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Florida Ley Modifica Fechas de Cancelación para Contratos de Techos
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Florida Ley Modifica Fechas de Cancelación para Contratos de Techos

HB 715 clarifica las cancelaciones de contratos y el alcance del trabajo que los contratistas con licencia pueden realizar
Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
May 26, 2025
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Los contratistas de techos de Florida deben actualizar sus contratos debido a una nueva ley que redefine las reglas de cancelación, amplía las responsabilidades del contratista y añade lenguaje de seguro requerido.


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Legislation

Florida Law Alters Cancellation Dates for Roofing Contracts

HB 715 clarifies contract cancellations and the scope of work licensed contractors can perform
Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
May 22, 2025
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Florida roofing contractors must update their contracts following a new law that redefines cancellation rules, expands contractor responsibilities, and adds required insurance language.


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FORTIFIED Roof homes that weathered Hurricane Sally saw a 73% reduction in claim frequency.
Roofing Resiliency

FORTIFIED Roofing Pays: New Study Shows Huge Drop in Claims

Report from the Alabama Department of Insurance shows just how effective a FORTIFIED roof was during Hurricane Sally
Bryan Gottlieb
Bryan Gottlieb
May 20, 2025
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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.


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Earth Day 2025

COLUMN: 5 Surprising Earth Day Truths

The Metal Roofing Alliance shares messaging on how roof choice impacts the planet
MRA Renee Ramey
Renee Ramey
April 21, 2025
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Five Earth Day myths put to bed by the Metal Roofing Alliance's executive director.


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