FORTIFIED Roof
Several FORTIFIED Bronze requirements are NOT REQUIRED to earn the new FORTIFIED Roof designation.
No longer required as part of FORTIFIED Roof are:
- Uplift resistance of wide gable end overhangs.
- Enhanced gable end sheathing.
- Strengthened wide vinyl and aluminum soffits.
- Workflow streamlined for Evaluators and roofers.
Focused Protection
Focus is on strengthening the roof, a home’s first line of defense against severe weather.
Roofer-Specific
Scope of work is now limited to work routinely performed by roofers.
Streamlined Workflow
Workflow is now streamlined for Evaluators and roofers, making process easier.
Simpler Brand
New name is more meaningful to homeowners and roofing contractors.
For superior protection from hurricanes, tornadoes and other severe weather events, choose FORTIFIED Gold.
The National Standard for Resilience
* Required in Hurricane Prone Areas Only
** Required for the optional Hail
Supplement to a FORTIFIED designation.
FAQs
Ceiling repair times are heavily variable depending on the amount of damage received. For minor drywall repairs, a ceiling replacement can be completed within a few hours of starting. However, if an entire ceiling needs replacing, one should expect such a project to take multiple days to remove and replace all the drywall.
Depending on the severity of your leak, water stains can appear on ceilings anywhere from an hour to a few days following the initial seepage. Keep in mind that all because the water leak is new to you doesn’t mean that the leak just occurred. The water could have been seeping into your house for days and thus, should be addressed immediately.
Fixing the leak is the most essential part of getting rid of wet spots on a ceiling; to prevent the spots from returning. After the leak is fixed, clean the spots with a bleach solution to remove any dirt, mold, or other debris that may have come with the water. Then, use a stain blocker and repaint the entire ceiling to create a unified look.
Yes! Leaks won’t fix themselves. Even the smallest of leaks will continue to compromise the integrity of the structure leading to more problems down the road unless the problem is fixed. The quicker a roof leak can be addressed, the less damages it can cost to your roof and the rest of your house.