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.

Under the new standards, NailPac Electro-Galvanized cap nails help ensure roofing contractors and their customers that water will not enter the home, reducing damage during severe weather.

Using peer-reviewed test protocols, IBHS provides ratings of the impact resistant asphalt shingles on the market.

The Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety is recognizing roofing companies and others who are helping build more resilient homes throughout the Southeast.

IBHS will make resilience more accessible to millions of Americans, including the more than 20 million who live in manufactured housing, with its Multifamily program.

UL will begin testing asphalt shingles using the IBHS' protocol in support of product development activities for roofing manufacturers.

Those who register for the International Roofing Expo's Virtual Event will gain access to a wealth of knowledge from its on-demand sessions and seminars.

IBHS' updates to its resilient construction standards reflects the latest building science to protect against severe weather losses.

The new white paper explores roofing practices based on the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety's FORTIFIED Home program.

Around 16,000 FORTIFIED Roofs endured sustained wind gusts of up to 105 mph from Hurricane Sally and only experienced minor damage, said IBHS officials.