The FORTIFIED Factor
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Attic and Gable End Vent Covers
Oct 9, 202621 min
Asphalt Shingles - 15 Year Redesignation Eligibility
Oct 2, 202622 min
The Journey to 100,000 FORTIFIED Designations
Sep 25, 20269 min
Supplemental Insurance Benefits of FORTIFIED Roofs
Sep 18, 202619 min
FORTIFIED Provider Requirements
Sep 11, 202619 min
FORTIFIED Standards for Coastal Corrosion Protection
Sep 4, 202619 min
Defining Design Pressure & the Ratings for Openings
Aug 28, 202622 min
Roof Qualifications and Definitions
Aug 21, 202622 min
Qualifying Dwellings and Foundations
Aug 14, 202620 min
Checklist Review Part 2: Silver & Gold
May 22, 202625 min
Checklist Review Part 1: Roof
May 15, 202620 min
Flashing Guidelines for Steep-Sloped Roofs
May 1, 202622 min
The 2025 Roof Repair Checklist
Apr 24, 202619 min
Supplemental Spray Foam Attachment Requirements
Apr 17, 202621 min
Wood Shake and Shingle Sealed Roof Deck Options
Apr 10, 202621 min
Tape Types for Sealed Roof Deck Systems
Mar 27, 202619 min
Roof Deck Attachment Documentation Standards
Mar 20, 202622 min
Foundation Requirements for Eligibility
Mar 13, 202616 min
Reroofing Over Self-Adhered Membranes
Mar 6, 202622 min
Fiberglass Resin Deck Coatings as Roof Covers
Feb 27, 202612 min
FORTIFIED Eligibility and Compliance of Accessory Roof Structures
Feb 20, 202618 min
Factory Seconds and Unlabeled Materials Policy
Feb 13, 202612 min
2025 FORTIFIED Standards for Clay and Concrete Roof Tiles
Feb 6, 202618 min
HUD Manufactured Housing Eligibility Requirements
Jan 30, 202612 min
Leaf Guards & Gutters
Jan 23, 202618 min
Excessive Gaps in Wood Decking
Jan 16, 202615 min
Shingle Hail-Impact Resistance
Jan 9, 202615 min
FORTIFIED Requirements for Elevated Roof HVAC Units
Jan 2, 202615 min
Rain Diverters on Asphalt Roofs
Dec 26, 202510 min
Dog Door Technical Bulletin
Dec 20, 202513 min
The ZIP System
Dec 12, 202514 min
FORTIFIED Designation Eligibility Checklist
Dec 5, 202513 min
Updated Standards for Contractors and Roofers
Nov 28, 202515 min
Insurance Underwriter Viewpoint of FORTIFIED
Nov 21, 202513 min
FORTIFIED Home Designations Checklist
Nov 14, 202512 min
FORTIFIED Roof Standards: Shingle Ratings and Wind Resistance
Nov 13, 202516 min
Possible Future Materials & Technologies of FORTIFIED
Oct 31, 202516 min
Annual Maintenance Checklist for a FORTIFIED Home
Oct 24, 202515 min
Roof Penetration & Ventilation Standards
Oct 17, 202512 min
Metal Roof Fastening Zones & Patterns
Oct 10, 202513 min
FORTIFIED Gold Foundation Anchoring Requirements
Oct 3, 202517 min
FORTIFIED Procedures to Retrofit Existing Homes (Pt. 2)
Sep 26, 20258 min
FORTIFIED Procedures to Retrofit Existing Homes (Pt. 1)
Sep 19, 202510 min
FORTIFIED Resilience (Pt. 2) - Load Path Verification & Validation
Sep 12, 202511 min
FORTIFIED Resilience (Pt. 1) - Continuous Load Path Details
Sep 5, 202513 min
FORTIFIED Zones: Hurricane vs. High Wind
Aug 29, 20259 min
FORTIFIED Professional Network Directory
Aug 22, 20257 min
IBHS Roofing Roadmaps
Aug 15, 202511 min
Wind-Driven Rain Research by IBHS
May 23, 202510 min
IBHS Hail Testing Protocols on Asphalt Shingles
May 16, 202518 min