The Insurance Institute of Business & Home Safety conducted a study using hail data to improve the resilience of roofing materials; the aim is to help manufacturers design tougher products.
A Hanover Insurance Group report reveals that over half of U.S. homeowners didn't check their roofs for issues between February 2023 and 2024, despite roof-related damage accounting for 70-90% of catastrophe losses.
The awards recognize those who have contributed to the record-setting number of FORTIFIED Home designations, helping thousands of homeowners strengthen their homes against storms.
Roofing contractors were among those recognized by the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety for creating resilient homes with the FORTIFIED roof method.
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.