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

More than 1,100 roofing contractors in markets across the country are now certified as the FORTIFIED home movement continues to grow. Learn about the opportunity ahead for roofing contractors.

IBHS says its FORTIFIED building standard has surpassed 100,000 designations nationwide as states and insurers expand resilience incentives.

IBHS is expanding its wildfire mitigation designation to 14 states, aiming to help homeowners and communities reduce risk through verified, research-based protection measures.

Polyglass roofing membranes and underlayments now qualify for use in IBHS FORTIFIED Roof projects designed to improve wind and weather resistance.

Severe storms are exposing weak points in commercial roofs — and insurers are paying close attention.

The Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety released findings that show how a Class A roof, among other improvements, can help mitigate risks and damage when a wildfire sweeps through neighborhoods.

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 23 products sold across hail-prone regions to determine which ones can withstand hailstorm damage.

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.