FORTIFIED Home™
@FORTIFIEDHOME
Resilient construction standard designed to strengthen homes and commercial buildings against severe weather; a program of @IBHS_org.
🏠⛈️ BREAKING: @FHLBDallas launches $10M FORTIFIED Fund Rental program for storm-resistant roofing upgrades in public housing. #AffordableHousing #StormResilience #roofing brnw.ch/21wUov4
🏠💨 Want a roof that can stand up to 110 mph winds and lower insurance costs? FORTIFIED-compliant attic vents could be the key, says the experts at Airvent Inc. #Roofing #FORTIFIED #StormReady #Ventilation #IBHS brnw.ch/21wUniy
#DidYouKnow FORTIFIED requires ring-shank nails instead of common smooth ones? This is because ring-shank nails, installed in an enhanced pattern, nearly double the strength of your roof against wind force. 🌬️ Learn more about #FORTIFIED standards: fortifiedhome.org

This mood board highlights a project of ours featuring Atlas StormMaster® Shake Shingles in the color: Copper Canyon. It's the perfect blend of rugged beauty and high-performance durability. 🤎 #Roofing #WiseChoice #WiseBuildersRnR #HomeUpgrade #CurbAppeal
Each year at our Volume Awards events, we recognize #FORTIFIED service providers who go above and beyond to share the FORTIFIED standard with their audiences on social media - and this year's winners truly delivered! Congratulations to all the award recipients 🏆
FHLB Dallas is offering a new $10M program that funds storm-resistant roofs for public housing authority-owned rental properties in disaster-prone areas in our District. Funds are available through our members. Application window: July 21 – September 5 ow.ly/Yg5J50Wtort
This summer, @IBHS_org building #science took a leap forward one #hailstone at a time. 🤜 🤛 In this month's episode of the Disaster Discussions #Podcast, IBHS #scientists provide a recap of the 6-week @NSF_ICECHIP project and the path ahead for the data collected. 🎧 Tune in…
Hurricane season’s here. 🌀 A FORTIFIED Roof adds extra layers of protection against wind, rain & debris, and could save you serious money in repairs. Now’s the time to upgrade. Learn your next step: fortifyhomes.la.gov
New #scientific resource available! Today, IBHS expanded our suite of Roofing Roadmaps materials with the release of Hazard 101. ⚠️ This new tool offers a foundational understanding of how different wind and hail hazards impact #roofing materials throughout the country. 🌬️…
Building #science took a leap forward this summer one hailstone at a time. 🤜 🤛 In this month's episode of the Disaster Discussions Podcast, @IBHS_org scientists provide an recap of the 6-week @NSF_ICECHIP project and the path ahead. 🎧 Tune in at ibhs.org/disaster-discu….
"Your roof is your first line of defense," IBHS Senior Meteorologist Sarah Dillingham said to @benstracy at @CBSNews. "And it is what helps hold everything together in your home." See the full story here: cbsnews.com/news/hurricane…
#BusinessOwners, it's not too late to prepare your property for #HurricaneSeason. 🌀 Follow these steps to reduce storm damage: 📋 Document inventory and equipment. 🚪 Upgrade doors to ones that are wind-rated and impact-resistant. 🪟 Purchase #hurricane shutters to protect…
Is your business ready for #HurricaneSeason? Follow science-backed tips in IBHS's #HurricaneReady-Business guide to reduce storm damage this year. Get a head start by addressing these three vulnerable areas: 🪟 Windows 🚪 Doors 🏢 Roof See the full guide here:…
Is your garage door wind-rated? If it's not, it could leave your home vulnerable this #HurricaneSeason. IBHS Meteorologist Rachael Gauthier shares ways you can protect your property with @WLOX: wlox.com/video/2025/07/…
Year-Round #PrepTip: Organize your garage so you can easily store loose items and park your car under cover when severe weather, especially hail, strong straight-line winds, and tornadoes, are in the forecast. More tips at ow.ly/T6FE50WruZr via @ibhs_org. #BePrepared
#ICYMI: @gafroofing and the @ibhs_org formed a partnership to expand access to durable roofing materials that can be used to create FORTIFIED Roofs. Learn about the opportunities resilient roof systems create for contractors. #roofing #FORTIFIED #IBHS brnw.ch/21wUgGj
Yesterday, Commissioner Causey joined Mayor Shannon Phillips, NCIUA CEO Gina Hardy & Rep. Frank Iler in Sunset Beach to announce a $20M @FORTIFIEDHOME roof grant program. This will make a big difference for coastal homeowners. More info: tinyurl.com/ryyvr6cm
👷 Contractors and #roofing professionals build to the #FORTIFIED standard because it provides quality their customers can trust. 🔊 Hear from Sean at Fortitude Roofing on why he chose this storm-resilient standard.
Fortified roofing is a smart way to protect your home from storms. Tomorrow, Commissioner Causey will announce a $20M fortified roof grant program in coastal NC. 🔗 tinyurl.com/4jr8mnyw 🔗 fortifiedhome.org @brunswickbeacon @wectnews @StarNewsOnline @StatePortPilot
Whether it's a tornado, severe thunderstorm, or #hurricane, the decisions you make before disaster strikes can make all the difference. Re-roofing to the #FORTIFIED standard is a smart, simple step that brings peace of mind knowing your #home is ready for whatever Mother Nature…
