WHAT IS A FORTIFIED ROOF DESIGNATION?
The FORTIFIED construction method is a voluntary construction standard backed by decades of research, that we use to help provide additional layers of protection for your home against severe weather.
FORTIFIED Home™ is a third-party certification program specifying design and construction standards to increase a home’s resilience and deliver superior performance during tropical storms and hurricanes. Highlands Roofing carries a FORTIFIED Roof Certification which allows us to install added levels of protection on your home that go beyond typical building codes to make homes stronger. Additionally, having a FORTIFIED Roof may also help you lower the cost of homeowners insurance.
3 WAYS FORTIFIED ROOF OFFERS EXTRA PROTECTION
STRONGER CONNECTIONS
We use more – and stronger – nails in an enhanced pattern proven to help keep the roof attached to your house, even in severe weather.
SEALED SEAMS
In extreme winds, even the best roof may lose shingles. To prevent water from pouring into your home, we will seal the gaps between your roof’s decking.
REINFORCED EDGES
Studies show roof edges are especially vulnerable to wind damage. We use materials specifically designed to lock them down.
WHY FORTIFIED ROOF?
Whether you are building a new home or updating the resilience of your existing home, using the FORTIFIED Roof standards will make your home more resilient and durable, helping you protect what is priceless during a disaster.
FORTIFIED Roofs provide:
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peace of mind for homeowners, knowing their home is built to last.
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protection of the treasures that make a house a home.
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improve the marketability of the home by ensuring prospective buyers know it was built to the highest standard with a transferable FORTIFIED Roof designation.
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help homeowners lower the overall cost of their community’s recovery after a disaster. Studies show every $1 spent on disaster mitigation saves $4 in community disaster recovery expenses.
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Lower insurance premiums on average by 6-8% with the added protection.
RESOURCES
FORTIFIED is a program of IBHS. Here are some resources (click to download) for more information or contact us to find out if your home qualifies today.
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