Does Louisiana need more fortified roofs? “That’s the only way we’re all gonna live here, if you put a fortified roof on your ...

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 ...

“This is the second time we’ve switched over to using the lottery system. I just think it ... for the grant and choose to put a FORTIFIED roof on your home there are still benefits.

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 ...

Lone Wolf Roofing, the top roofer in Metairie, LA, has solidified its reputation for excellence by getting two of the most prestigious certifications in the field: the Fortified Roofer Certification ...

State Rep. Aimee Freeman, D-New Orleans, is sponsoring a bill supported by Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple to require that any new roof in coastal parishes be built to the fortified standard.

"We're (never) going to have the funding needed to grant everyone a fortified roof." The crop of bills underscores the enduring nature of the insurance crisis, which has not meaningfully abated ...