What Homeowners Should Know About IBHS Fortified Roofing
Living along the North Carolina coast means facing strong winds, heavy rain, and occasional hurricanes. Your roof is your home’s first line of defense. Not all roofs are built the same, and that’s where IBHS fortified roofing comes in.
At Twin Anchors Roofing, we believe in building homes that are coastal, strong, and built to last. As a certified contractor for IBHS roofing, we help homeowners across North Carolina protect their homes with smarter, science-backed roofing systems.
What is IBHS Fortified Roofing?
IBHS fortified roofing is a set of construction standards developed by the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS). These standards are based on extensive research into how homes withstand severe weather conditions such as hurricanes, high winds, and heavy rainfall.
Unlike traditional roofing systems, IBHS fortified roofing focuses on strengthening the parts of a roof that are most vulnerable to storm damage. It involves creating a complete system that not only utilizes stronger materials but also works to keep water out, even in extreme conditions.
How the IBHS Fortified Roofing System Works
Every part of a fortified roof is designed to stand up to weather challenges. Here is what makes it different:
- A sealed roof deck: Even if shingles blow off during high winds, a sealed roof deck prevents rain from leaking into your home. This extra layer of protection keeps your ceilings, insulation, and walls dry.
- Stronger edges: Roof edges take the hardest hit in storms. IBHS fortified roofing requires reinforced edges that resist wind uplift and prevent shingles from peeling away.
- Better fasteners: Ring-shank nails are used to secure shingles tightly, making it harder for intense winds to lift them.
- Tighter connections: Each layer, including the decking, underlayment, and shingles, is installed to function as a single integrated system that protects your home against the elements.
The benefits of IBHS Fortified Roofing
Here are why more homeowners across North Carolina are making the switch:
- Better protection: Roofs are less likely to leak, lose shingles, or suffer structural damage during storms.
- Lower insurance costs: Many insurers recognize the value of fortified roofing and offer discounts.
- Higher home value: Homes with fortified certification often sell faster and for more.
- Fewer repairs: You will spend less time worrying about maintenance after heavy storms.
- Confidence in every season: With a fortified roof, you can rest easy knowing your home is built stronger.
The certification process
When you choose Twin Anchors Roofing, our certified team handles every step of the IBHS fortified roofing process, from inspection to final certification.
- We assess your roof and identify what upgrades are needed to meet fortified standards.
- Our team will install your new roof using approved materials and methods.
- An independent evaluator verifies the installation to meet IBHS standards.
- You receive official certification confirming that your home has an IBHS fortified roof. This is documentation you can share with your insurance provider.
Ready to protect your home in a fortified way?
If you are replacing your roof or planning an upgrade, now is the perfect time to consider IBHS fortified roofing.
Our experienced team will guide you through the process, explain your options, and make sure your roof is built to last from the first shingle to the final inspection.
Contact Twin Anchors Roofing today to schedule your free roof inspection and learn how fortified roofing can give you confidence in your home’s safety.
