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FORTIFIED by IBHS

CertainTeed announces FORTIFIED™ Roof Certification and two new products for enhanced performance and durability

CertainTeed announces FORTIFIED™ Roof Certification and two new products for enhanced performance and durability

Whether building new, re-roofing or retrofitting, the FORTIFIED Roof standard helps ensure homes are better protected against both everyday weather and extreme storms. CertainTeed®, a leading North American manufacturer of sustainable building materials, has announced a new collaborative effort with the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS), reinforcing its ...


Select Polyglass roofing products now compliant with FORTIFIED Roof standard from IBHS

Select Polyglass roofing products now compliant with FORTIFIED Roof standard from IBHS

High-performance roofing solutions now support resilience-focused construction nationwide. Polyglass U.S.A., Inc., a leading manufacturer of roofing and waterproofing systems, is proud to announce that its roofing systems are now compliant with the FORTIFIED Roof™ standard, developed by the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS). FORTIFIED Roof is a national ...


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National Snow Guards Safety Month continues through March

During National Snow Guards Safety Month messages of safe installation practices and the need for snow guards are being shared nationwide. Throughout the month of March, the roofing industry is placing extra attention on the value and safety associated with snow guards. Expert safety support Snow guards are sturdy pieces designed to be ...


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GAF and IBHS establish first-of-its-kind Alliance to expand access to FORTIFIED Roofing Program, protecting more homes before and after severe weather events

Expanded product offerings, newly-created training program and industry-leading warranty from GAF to help at-risk communities build resilience against weather-related disasters. GAF, a Standard Industries company and North America's largest roofing and waterproofing manufacturer, and the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS), an independent, nonprofit, scientific research and communications organization, ...


IBHS Building storm safety standards

Building storm safety standards

By Emma Peterson. Learn how IBHS raised the standard in storm protection with their FORTIFIED roofing program. In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Megan Ellsworth spoke to Fred Malik of Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety (IBHS) and Ben Murphy of Ben Murphy Company. The duo came specifically ...


FORTIFIED Fortifying Construction Methods

Fortifying your construction methods

By Emma Peterson. Learn about the three standards of building that keep your clients and their homes safer in dangerous weather. Severe weather storms are some of the most unpredictable and damaging events a roof might face. In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Megan Ellsworth spoke to Fred ...


IBHS Enhancing Home Safety Podcast

Enhancing home safety and business with FORTIFIED roofing standards

By Adam Cabrera. The FORTIFIED program from IBHS focuses on enhancing roof durability against severe weather. In a recent episode of Roofing Road Trips®, host Megan Ellsworth spoke with experts Fred Malik and Ben Murphy from the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) to discuss their FORTIFIED program ...


Fred Malik & Ben Murphy - Let’s Talk FORTIFIED! - PODCAST TRANSCRIPT

Fred Malik & Ben Murphy - Let’s Talk FORTIFIED! - PODCAST TRANSCRIPT

Editor's note: The following is the transcript of a live interview with Fred Malik of IBHS and Ben Murphy of Ben Murphy Company. You can Read the transcript or Listen to the podcast. Intro: Welcome to Roofing Road Trips with Heidi. Explore the roofing industry through the eyes of a ...


FORTIFIED Giving Homeowners More Peace of Mind

Moving Toward a More Insurable Louisiana and Giving Homeowners More Peace of Mind

By Dani Sheehan. After continued success in Alabama, this grant program hopes to strengthen Louisiana homes to be more storm resistant and mitigate the insurance crisis facing the state. On October 2, 2023, the Louisiana Department of Insurance opened its first round of applications for the Louisiana Fortify Homes Program ...


NAIC Signs Memorandum With IBHS

NAIC Signs Memorandum of Understanding With IBHS, Obtains Access to Top-tier Building Science Research

NAIC obtains full access to research, training and resources to better collaborate on topics concerning disaster preparedness. The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) and the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety (IBHS) have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that provides state insurance regulators access to IBHS member-only ...


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