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The FORTIFIED Factor — 73 episodes

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Checklist Review Part 2: Silver & Gold

2

Checklist Review Part 1: Roof

3

Flashing Guidelines for Steep-Sloped Roofs

4

The 2025 Roof Repair Checklist

5

Supplemental Spray Foam Attachment Requirements

6

Wood Shake and Shingle Sealed Roof Deck Options

7

Tape Types for Sealed Roof Deck Systems

8

Roof Deck Attachment Documentation Standards

9

Foundation Requirements for Eligibility

10

Reroofing Over Self-Adhered Membranes

11

Fiberglass Resin Deck Coatings as Roof Covers

12

FORTIFIED Eligibility and Compliance of Accessory Roof Structures

13

Factory Seconds and Unlabeled Materials Policy

14

2025 FORTIFIED Standards for Clay and Concrete Roof Tiles

15

HUD Manufactured Housing Eligibility Requirements

16

Leaf Guards & Gutters

17

Excessive Gaps in Wood Decking

18

Shingle Hail-Impact Resistance

19

FORTIFIED Requirements for Elevated Roof HVAC Units

20

Rain Diverters on Asphalt Roofs

21

Dog Door Technical Bulletin

22

The ZIP System

23

FORTIFIED Designation Eligibility Checklist

24

Updated Standards for Contractors and Roofers

25

Insurance Underwriter Viewpoint of FORTIFIED

26

FORTIFIED Home Designations Checklist

27

FORTIFIED Roof Standards: Shingle Ratings and Wind Resistance

28

Possible Future Materials & Technologies of FORTIFIED

29

Annual Maintenance Checklist for a FORTIFIED Home

30

Roof Penetration & Ventilation Standards

31

Metal Roof Fastening Zones & Patterns

32

FORTIFIED Gold Foundation Anchoring Requirements

33

FORTIFIED Procedures to Retrofit Existing Homes (Pt. 2)

34

FORTIFIED Procedures to Retrofit Existing Homes (Pt. 1)

35

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

36

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

37

FORTIFIED Zones: Hurricane vs. High Wind

38

FORTIFIED Professional Network Directory

39

IBHS Roofing Roadmaps

40

Wind-Driven Rain Research by IBHS

41

IBHS Hail Testing Protocols on Asphalt Shingles

42

Commercial Building FORTIFIED Standards

43

Why IBHS Renamed FORTIFIED Bronze

44

FORTIFIED Gold - Home Protection Against Severe Weather

45

FORTIFIED Silver - Storm Damage Resistance

46

Strengthen Mississippi Homes - FORTIFIED Roof Grant Program

47

Design Pressure Ratings & FORTIFIED Homes

48

Understanding ASTM Impact Ratings & Missile Levels

49

ASCE 7 Editions & FORTIFIED Home Design

50

ASCE 7 Standards: Design Loads for Buildings & Other Structures

51

2025 FORTIFIED Roof, Silver & Gold Details

52

Winterizing Your Home - A Preparedness Guide

53

Severe Weather Preparedness & Recovery

54

Hurricane-Ready Home: Preparedness & Upgrades

55

FORTIFIED Roof - Attachment & Photo Requirements

56

Sealing Roof Deck Methods

57

Wildfire Home Protection Guide

58

FORTIFIED Commercial Building Standards

59

FORTIFIED Homes & It's Importance for REALTORS

60

Changes to the 2025 FORTIFIED Home Standard

61

IBHS Research Center - All The Details!

62

FAQs about FORTIFIED

63

Strengthen Alabama Homes (SAH) Program

64

FORTIFIED Home - Alabama Premiums & Profits

65

Part 3 of 3: Becoming a FORTIFIED Pro - Builder

66

Part 2 of 3: Becoming a FORTIFIED Pro - Roofer

67

Part 1 of 3: Becoming a FORTIFIED Pro - Evaluator

68

Preparing for Hurricanes & the Aftermath

69

The Requirements of a FORTIFIED Roof

70

Signs that you may need a New Roof

71

FORTIFIED Designations & Renewals

72

FORTIFIED Roof, Silver & Gold Explained

73

An Intro to IBHS - The Creators of FORTIFIED