Fortified Roofs
IBHS Fortified Contractor
Why Fortified?
On the coast, severe weather brings powerful winds, torrential rain and even hurricanes. B&M Roofing can help you defend your home with a FORTIFIED Roof package, developed using cutting-edge science to protect against extreme weather.
Based on two decades of research by the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety, the FORTIFIED building standards define a series of upgrades that go beyond typical building codes to make homes stronger and better able to guard against severe weather. Additionally, having a FORTIFIED Roof may also help you lower the cost of homeowners insurance.
FORTIFIED Home™
is a nationally recognized building method based on more than 20 years of scientific research and real-world testing by the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS).
Your roof provides the first line of defense against the elements and an IBHS FORTIFIED Roof™ provides better protection against severe weather.
3 WAYS FORTIFIED ROOF OFFERS EXTRA PROTECTION
Stronger Connections - Your Roofing Contractor will use more – and stronger – nails in an enhanced pattern proven to help keep the roof attached to your house, even in severe weather.
Sealed Seams - In extreme winds, even the best roof may lose shingles. To prevent water from pouring into your home, your Roofing Contractor will seal the gaps between your roof’s decking.
Reinforced Edges - Studies show roof edges are especially vulnerable to wind damage. A FORTIFIED Roofing Contractor uses materials specifically designed to lock them down.
3 STEPS TO A FORTIFIED ROOF
If you want peace of mind when the next storm hits, 3 simple steps can lower your risk of storm damage and lower you insurance costs too!
- Choose a FORTIFIED Roof Package Offered by B&M Roofing
- Roof is Installed & Independently Verified to Meet FORTIFIED Standard
- Your Home is Stronger & Insurance Lower
