Louisiana is boosting its 'Fortified' home roof program with $10,000 grants, with first dibs going to those policyholders of Louisiana Citizens Property Insurance Corp., the state's insurer of last resort.

After fits and starts, the Louisiana legislature passed a series of reforms that will soon provide homeowners with grant money to help reroof homes affected by weather-related events to comply with new “Fortified” standards that exceed current building codes.

Roofing contractors were among those recognized by the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety for creating resilient homes with the FORTIFIED roof method.

Following major insurance reforms enacted in Florida, Louisiana officials are proposing similar policies that could affect how roofing contractors do business in the state.

The approval provides roofers across the state of Texas with an alternative to traditional ASTM D226 standard roofing underlayments.

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.

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