IBHS FORTIFIED · Certified InstallerFORTIFIED Roofing for Storm Country
A FORTIFIED roof is built to a stronger, tested standard so it stays on in high wind and keeps water out during the worst storms. Patriots’ Roofing is an IBHS FORTIFIED certified installer and a GAF President’s Club contractor, serving the North Carolina coast, the Outer Banks, and the Gulf Coast of Louisiana.
Licensed & InsuredNC #85568 · LA #562192
FORTIFIED is a re-roofing standard from the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety (IBHS) that helps homes survive high wind, wind-driven rain, and hurricanes. As of November 2025, only an IBHS FORTIFIED certified contractor can install a roof that earns the designation, and the work must pass an independent evaluation. Patriots’ Roofing is a certified installer and a GAF President’s Club contractor.
Why a FORTIFIED roof is worth it
A standard roof can lose shingles in a strong storm, and once the deck is exposed, water gets into the home and the damage multiplies. A FORTIFIED roof is built to resist exactly that, with a sealed roof deck, stronger edges, and better-attached shingles. The payoff is real protection during the storm and, in many cases, insurance premium discounts afterward because your roof is documented as meeting the standard.
- A sealed roof deck that keeps water out even if shingles are lost.
- Stronger edges and ring-shank nailing so the roof resists uplift.
- An independent evaluation so your roof actually earns the designation.
- Potential insurance premium discounts once the designation is in place.
Who should consider FORTIFIED?
Any coastal or storm-exposed homeowner benefits, but it matters most along the North Carolina coast and the Outer Banks, and across hurricane-prone Louisiana. If you are re-roofing anyway, building to the FORTIFIED standard is the single best upgrade you can make for storm resilience and long-term insurance value. Not sure which level fits your home? Compare FORTIFIED Roof, Silver, and Gold, or see why working with an IBHS certified installer is what makes the designation count.
FORTIFIED Roof, Silver & Gold
Each designation builds on the one before it. Most coastal re-roofing projects start at the FORTIFIED Roof level, which the NC grant most often supports.
FORTIFIED Roof
A sealed roof deck, stronger edges, and better-attached shingles so the roof resists wind and keeps water out even if shingles are lost.
FORTIFIED Silver
Everything in Roof, plus upgrades that protect against wind getting into the home through attached structures and openings.
FORTIFIED Gold
Adds a continuous load path tying the roof, walls, and foundation together so the whole home works as one unit in extreme wind.
IBHS FORTIFIEDCertified Installer
Only a Certified Installer Can Build It
As of November 2025, a FORTIFIED roof can only be installed by an IBHS FORTIFIED certified contractor, and the work must pass an independent evaluation to earn the designation. Patriots’ Roofing is a certified installer and a GAF President’s Club award winner, so your roof is built to the FORTIFIED standard and GAF’s highest installation tier at the same time.
- Built to the FORTIFIED standard by trained, certified crews
- Backed by a 50-year GAF Golden Pledge warranty and unlimited wind rating
- Independent evaluation so your roof earns the designation, the grant, and the insurance discount
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a FORTIFIED roof?
FORTIFIED is a voluntary re-roofing standard developed by the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety (IBHS) to help homes survive high wind, wind-driven rain, and hurricanes. It uses a sealed roof deck, stronger edges, and better-attached shingles, verified by an independent evaluation.
Can any roofer install a FORTIFIED roof?
No. As of November 2025, only an IBHS FORTIFIED certified contractor can install a roof that earns the designation, and the work must pass an independent evaluation. Patriots’ Roofing is a certified installer.
Is there grant money available?
North Carolina runs a coastal grant program that helps qualifying homeowners pay for a FORTIFIED roof. The available amount depends on your territory and the current program year. See our NC FORTIFIED Roof Grant page and we will run your address.
Will a FORTIFIED roof lower my insurance?
Many coastal insurers offer premium discounts for a designated FORTIFIED roof. The discount varies by carrier and policy, and we can point you in the right direction once your roof is designated.
Build a Roof That Stays On
Talk to a certified FORTIFIED installer about a stronger roof for your coastal home, and find out whether grant money or insurance savings are within reach.