Fiberglass Resin Deck Coatings as Roof Covers

When it comes to resilient, reliable, and severe-weather-ready homes, every layer of your roof system matters — especially when unique materials like fiberglass resin deck coatings are involved.In this episode of The FORTIFIED Factor, our AI Experts (informed by Knockout Inspections) break down the latest guidance from FORTIFIED Engineering Standards on the eligibility of existing fiberglass resin deck coatings as roof covers in FORTIFIED Home™ designations.Based on FORTIFIED Product Advisory FH 2023-01 (released June 6, 2023) , we explore:✅ When a fiberglass-covered roof deck does not impact your FORTIFIED designation⚠️ When fiberglass coatings must be removed and replaced to qualify🏠 The key difference between areas over living space vs. non-living space📘 How the 2025 FORTIFIED Home™ Standard applies to low-slope roof coversIf your home has rooftop decks, walking surfaces, or fiberglass resin applications tied into the main roof system, this episode is a must-listen. Understanding these distinctions could mean the difference between qualifying — or not — for a FORTIFIED designation.As always, we simplify the technical standards so homeowners can make confident, informed decisions about protecting their most important investment.