FORTIFIED roofing, built to survive the storm.
We hold the FORTIFIED roof certification. A FORTIFIED roofing system is engineered to withstand extreme weather, high winds, heavy rain, and hailstorms, using guidelines set by the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS).
FORTIFIED roofA roof engineered for extreme weather.
A FORTIFIED Roofing System is designed to withstand extreme weather conditions like high winds, heavy rain, and hailstorms. It follows specific guidelines set by the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) under the FORTIFIED Home program.
It is not a single product, it is a system of reinforced details that work together so your roof stays on and stays watertight when the weather turns severe.
- Built to IBHS FORTIFIED Home standards
- Installed by a certified FORTIFIED provider
- Designed for high wind, hail, and heavy rain
Five reinforced details, one resilient system.
Each layer of a FORTIFIED roof is built to a higher standard than a standard roof. Here is what makes up the system.
Reinforced Roof Deck Attachment
Robust fasteners and closer nail spacing attach the roof deck to the home, preventing uplift during strong winds.
Sealed Roof Deck
A water barrier is applied over the seams of the roof deck to reduce the risk of leaks, even if shingles are blown off.
Impact-Resistant Shingles
Roof coverings rated to withstand severe weather, including hail and flying debris, protect the surface of your roof.
Enhanced Wind Uplift Resistance
Materials and installation techniques are chosen and applied to resist higher wind speeds across the whole roof.
Strengthened Edge Details
Enhanced protection along the perimeter prevents wind from getting under and lifting shingles at the edges.
Certified Installation
Buckshot is a certified FORTIFIED provider, so every component is installed to the program's documented standard.
FORTIFIED comes in three levels.
The IBHS FORTIFIED program awards three designation levels. Each step up adds more protection against severe weather, from the roof itself up to the whole home.
FORTIFIED Roof
The foundation. Reinforced deck attachment, a sealed roof deck, and stronger edges built to keep your roof on in high wind.
FORTIFIED Silver
Builds on Roof by strengthening attached structures and openings, so the home better resists wind and flying debris.
FORTIFIED Gold
The highest level. Adds a continuous load path that ties the whole structure together for the strongest protection available.
Why homeowners choose a FORTIFIED roof.
- Increased protection against severe weather
- Potential insurance discounts from many carriers
- Improved home value
- Longer lifespan of your roof
- Lower repair and maintenance costs
Two of roofing's highest standards, on one crew.
Buckshot is both a certified FORTIFIED provider and a GAF Master Elite contractor, the top 2% of roofers in the country. That means your FORTIFIED roof is installed by a team held to documented, audited standards, and backed by access to enhanced manufacturer warranties.
Family-owned since 1979, BBB accredited, and licensed in 24 states, we install FORTIFIED systems across our Wisconsin and Iowa territory and work directly with your insurance.
About GAF Master Elite
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Since 1979
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Buckshot General Contracting, family-owned since 1979. 621 N Sherman Ave, Suite B5, Madison, WI 53704 · Field office Centerville, IA · Mon to Sat 8AM to 5PM · Emergency 24/7 · (608) 909-9109. WI Lic. DC-080900045 · IL Lic. 104017198 · GAF Master Elite Certified · FORTIFIED Provider · Licensed in 24 states. FORTIFIED is a program of the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS). Insurance discounts vary by carrier, policy, and state and are not guaranteed.