To help restore a historic home that withstood a century of storms and saltwater, a Rhode Island roofing contractor turned to STINGER to protect its roof from what the coastline throws at it.
Under the new standards, NailPac Electro-Galvanized cap nails help ensure roofing contractors and their customers that water will not enter the home, reducing damage during severe weather.
The Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety is recognizing roofing companies and others who are helping build more resilient homes throughout the Southeast.
The Strengthen Alabama Homes grant helps homeowners improve property resilience with retrofits that reduce damage caused by hurricanes or other catastrophic windstorm events.
With a third hurricane on its way to the Gulf Coast in the form of Hurricane Delta, roofing contractors are struggling to keep up while dealing with supply shortages.
Around 16,000 FORTIFIED Roofs endured sustained wind gusts of up to 105 mph from Hurricane Sally and only experienced minor damage, said IBHS officials.
Roofing contractors can learn how to create durable and resilient roofs from the comfort of their homes and offices thanks to IBHS' new FORTIFIED Roof virtual training.