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What Is The Fortified System?
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.
Here are the core components of a fortified roofing system:
- Reinforced Roof Deck Attachment: Uses robust fasteners and closer spacing to attach the roof deck to the house, 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 or Roof Covering: Uses materials that can withstand severe weather conditions like hail and flying debris.
- Enhanced Wind Uplift Resistance: Materials and installation techniques resist higher wind speeds.
- Strengthened Edge Details: Enhanced protection to prevent wind from lifting shingles or other roofing materials along the perimeter.
Benefits of a Fortified Roofing System:
- Increased protection against severe weather.
- Potential insurance discounts.
- Improved home value.
- Longer lifespan of your roof.
- Lower repair and maintenance costs.
