Items Tagged with 'IBHS (Insurance Institute of Business & Home Safety)'

Polyglass products qualified for use as a component of a FORTIFIED Roof include a wide range of self-adhered underlayments and anchor sheets.

The Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety has released its most comprehensive Hail Impact-Resistant Shingle Ratings yet, evaluating 24 products sold across hail-prone regions to determine which ones can withstand hailstorm damage.

As severe weather intensifies, GAF’s complete line of FORTIFIED™-eligible products and contractor training resources helps meet the growing need for stronger, code-exceeding roofing systems that deliver confidence—and potential insurance savings—for homeowners.

From giving back to veterans in time for Veterans’ Day to a roofer in England helping his local church, check out the recent heartwarming stories to come out of the roofing industry.

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.

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.

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.

Texas has seen more major hail events than any other state over the past decade, with rising storm frequency and size causing billions in damage and straining insurers, roofers, and homeowners alike.