The FORTIFIED construction standard includes sealed roof decks, enhanced attachment systems, and locked-down edges that help roofs stay intact during high winds. Research from NC State University ...

The audit revealed that 5% of survey respondents who did not upgrade to a FORTIFIED Roof cited the LFHP homestead exemption requirement as a barrier. The auditor also mentions that the pace of ...

homeowners should consider the overall design of their entire roofing system and how it will provide resistance against exterior forces. To explain this, Dennes shares the example of FORTIFIED ...

The state’s grant program that helps homeowners pay for upgrades for a fortified roof is proving effective in lowering the cost of their homeowner’s insurance, according to a review published ...

North Carolina reached a major milestone in coastal resilience Friday, celebrating the installation of its 15,000th fortified roof--an upgrade designed to protect homes from hurricane-force winds ...

METAIRIE, La. (WGNO) — A new lottery system will determine which homeowners will receive grants for a fortified roof, which strengthens homes against severe storms. Registration opens at 8 a.m ...

Temple also highlighted another aspect of the program: the tax deduction available for homeowners who choose to install fortified roofs ... after upgrading their roof for $16,229, offset by ...