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Sealing the Roof Deck: Choosing the Right Tape

A key component of the FORTIFIED program is having a sealed roof deck. Learn the tape types that can be combined with qualified underlayments to seal your roof deck.

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Opening Protection Guide

Choose the right opening protection for your home or business.

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Hiring a Contractor

Hire a contractor the right way.

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Wildfire Prepared Home™ Mitigation Program

Wildfire Prepared Home™ is a voluntary, research-based mitigation program designed by the Insurance Institute of Business and Home Safety (IBHS) to meaningfully reduce wildfire risk.

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Homeowners Handbook to Prepare for Natural Disasters

State-specific information on how to best prepare for natural disasters

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New Roof Requirements Overview

An overview of what a new roof needs to be a FORTIFIED Roof. Includes information on taping, nailing patterns, roof underlayment, and more!

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FORTIFIED Technical Summaries

This FORTIFIED Home™ standard helps homeowners in coastal areas strengthen their houses against hurricanes and high wind events. Incorporating FORTIFIED features when repairing, rebuilding, or renovating your home will transform your house into a more resilient and durable property.

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Built to Last? Film

A documentary that changes how we look at homes in the Age of Disasters.

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Natural Hazard Mitigation Saves

Mitigation against natural hazards saves money according to the National Institute of Building Sciences

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