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06/16/2026

Can historic homes have FORTIFIED roofs? Separating myth from fact | Preservation Resource Center of New Orleans

With the Louisiana Fortify Homes lottery open through June 19, New Orleans homeowners are asking a practical question: Could a …

06/10/2026

IBHS adds neighborhood and multifamily wildfire standards for Western builders

IBHS expands its Wildfire Prepared program with neighborhood and multifamily standards, giving Western builders a clearer roadmap for wildfire-resilient design.

06/06/2026

3 Hurricane-Ready Changes Builders Can Make Tomorrow

Hurricane season has kicked off once again. Although the 2026 season is predicted to be below-average, storms continue to intensify each year while outdated infrastructure and codes pose additional threats. Developers and builders can learn from success stories, like Babcock Ranch and many Florida b...

06/03/2026

Julie joined Jonah Wagner of Zephyr Resilience, Andy Neal of Aon, and Dr. Lars Powell of the University of Alabama's Center for Risk and Insurance Research at APCIA's Flood, Fire, and Wind Conference to talk about what the data shows. FORTIFIED homes perform better when storms hit. Fewer claims, lower losses, real outcomes for families.

Thank you all for being part of it!

06/03/2026

Hurricane season reminds us that the strongest homes are built before the storm.

More than 100,000 homeowners across 35 states have chosen to upgrade to a FORTIFIED Roof. Most started with a roof replacement they were already planning, and the upgrade cost is less than expected.

Smart Home America can connect you with trained contractors in your area.

05/27/2026

GAF-IBHS FORTIFIED Alliance Meets Major Milestones

More than 1,100 roofing contractors in markets across the country are now certified as the FORTIFIED home movement continues to grow. Learn about the opportunity ahead for roofing contractors.

05/20/2026

100,000 FORTIFIED homes. 100,000 families better protected from the storms ahead.

We are so proud to be part of the movement that made this happen. From the Gulf Coast to communities across the country, this milestone reflects years of hard work by builders, advocates, insurers, and homeowners who believed stronger homes were worth fighting for.

Celebrate with us! Share your own FORTIFIED story and tag FORTIFIED so we can celebrate together.

05/13/2026

Fortified roofing program in Tuscaloosa

05/12/2026

Meeting the demand for resilient construction

GAF, in alliance with IBHS, has trained 1,100+ roofing professionals to install FORTIFIED™ roofs, helping communities meet growing demand for resilient homes.

05/07/2026

Hurricane preparedness week: New legislation, local upgrades, and getting ahead of storms

As proposals aimed at strengthening the state’s fortified roof program move through the Legislature, leaders are urging residents to prepare now for hurricane season