The FORTIFIED Factor

In this episode, we dive into the importance of FORTIFIED Roofs in protecting your home from severe weather. Learn how a FORTIFIED Roof can effectively shield your property from damaging winds and relentless rain, preventing a cascade of destruction to your home and belongings. Designed to withstand the forces of nature, FORTIFIED Roofs are specifically engineered to combat damage from high winds, hurricanes, hailstorms, severe thunderstorms, and even tornadoes up to EF-2. Whether your roof is made of shingles, metal, or tile, discover how these innovative requirements can strengthen your home against the elements. Tune in to ensure your roof is ready to stand up to whatever Mother Nature throws your way!

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Is it getting to be time for a new roof? What are the warning signs? This episode dives into just that and how a FORTIFIED Roof might be the solution. Should you have questions following this episode, visit fortifiedhome.com or call us at 855-GO-FOR-KO.

A FORTIFIED Home™ Designation, at any level, is good for five years. After that, a FORTIFIED Evaluator will need to come do a renewal evaluation on the exterior of your home to make sure the Roof is in good condition and nothing has changed to affect the integrity of your home's structure. Photo documentation of your home is taken during the initial designation process and the renewal evaluation, and those photos are sent to IBHS for their "stamp of approval" via a certificate or a renewed certificate. All of this and more is explained in Episode 3!

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The three levels of the FORTIFIED Home program all build on top of one another. FORTIFIED starts at the Roof level to make sure your home is properly sealed to external forces. From there, the Silver level strengthens connecting features like soffits, gable ends, attached structures and garage doors. Lastly, a Gold level home is fully secured with end-to-end connections running throughout the structure of the entire home, so when storms come, your home is one strong, FORTIFIED unit. 

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Learn how the FORTIFIED Home™ building standards – developed by the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) – protect your home and create the potential for receiving big discounts on your homeowners insurance. For any questions, visit fortifiedhome.com or give us a call at 855-GO-FOR-KO.