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The FORTIFIED Factor — 71 episodes

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1

Flashing Guidelines for Steep-Sloped Roofs

2

The 2025 Roof Repair Checklist

3

Supplemental Spray Foam Attachment Requirements

4

Wood Shake and Shingle Sealed Roof Deck Options

5

Tape Types for Sealed Roof Deck Systems

6

Roof Deck Attachment Documentation Standards

7

Foundation Requirements for Eligibility

8

Reroofing Over Self-Adhered Membranes

9

Fiberglass Resin Deck Coatings as Roof Covers

10

FORTIFIED Eligibility and Compliance of Accessory Roof Structures

11

Factory Seconds and Unlabeled Materials Policy

12

2025 FORTIFIED Standards for Clay and Concrete Roof Tiles

13

HUD Manufactured Housing Eligibility Requirements

14

Leaf Guards & Gutters

15

Excessive Gaps in Wood Decking

16

Shingle Hail-Impact Resistance

17

FORTIFIED Requirements for Elevated Roof HVAC Units

18

Rain Diverters on Asphalt Roofs

19

Dog Door Technical Bulletin

20

The ZIP System

21

FORTIFIED Designation Eligibility Checklist

22

Updated Standards for Contractors and Roofers

23

Insurance Underwriter Viewpoint of FORTIFIED

24

FORTIFIED Home Designations Checklist

25

FORTIFIED Roof Standards: Shingle Ratings and Wind Resistance

26

Possible Future Materials & Technologies of FORTIFIED

27

Annual Maintenance Checklist for a FORTIFIED Home

28

Roof Penetration & Ventilation Standards

29

Metal Roof Fastening Zones & Patterns

30

FORTIFIED Gold Foundation Anchoring Requirements

31

FORTIFIED Procedures to Retrofit Existing Homes (Pt. 2)

32

FORTIFIED Procedures to Retrofit Existing Homes (Pt. 1)

33

FORTIFIED Resilience (Pt. 2) - Load Path Verification & Validation

34

FORTIFIED Resilience (Pt. 1) - Continuous Load Path Details

35

FORTIFIED Zones: Hurricane vs. High Wind

36

FORTIFIED Professional Network Directory

37

IBHS Roofing Roadmaps

38

Wind-Driven Rain Research by IBHS

39

IBHS Hail Testing Protocols on Asphalt Shingles

40

Commercial Building FORTIFIED Standards

41

Why IBHS Renamed FORTIFIED Bronze

42

FORTIFIED Gold - Home Protection Against Severe Weather

43

FORTIFIED Silver - Storm Damage Resistance

44

Strengthen Mississippi Homes - FORTIFIED Roof Grant Program

45

Design Pressure Ratings & FORTIFIED Homes

46

Understanding ASTM Impact Ratings & Missile Levels

47

ASCE 7 Editions & FORTIFIED Home Design

48

ASCE 7 Standards: Design Loads for Buildings & Other Structures

49

2025 FORTIFIED Roof, Silver & Gold Details

50

Winterizing Your Home - A Preparedness Guide

51

Severe Weather Preparedness & Recovery

52

Hurricane-Ready Home: Preparedness & Upgrades

53

FORTIFIED Roof - Attachment & Photo Requirements

54

Sealing Roof Deck Methods

55

Wildfire Home Protection Guide

56

FORTIFIED Commercial Building Standards

57

FORTIFIED Homes & It's Importance for REALTORS

58

Changes to the 2025 FORTIFIED Home Standard

59

IBHS Research Center - All The Details!

60

FAQs about FORTIFIED

61

Strengthen Alabama Homes (SAH) Program

62

FORTIFIED Home - Alabama Premiums & Profits

63

Part 3 of 3: Becoming a FORTIFIED Pro - Builder

64

Part 2 of 3: Becoming a FORTIFIED Pro - Roofer

65

Part 1 of 3: Becoming a FORTIFIED Pro - Evaluator

66

Preparing for Hurricanes & the Aftermath

67

The Requirements of a FORTIFIED Roof

68

Signs that you may need a New Roof

69

FORTIFIED Designations & Renewals

70

FORTIFIED Roof, Silver & Gold Explained

71

An Intro to IBHS - The Creators of FORTIFIED