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Inside FORTIFIED Talking with the Roofer NCIUA

Publication Date

August, 2018

Video explaining additional steps not covered by roofers that homeowners should take to fortify their roofs according to IBHS guidelines.

How to Properly Install Concrete or Clay Tile Roofing

Publication Date

July, 2017

Author(s)

Weather Proofing America

Organization(s)

Weather Proofing America

Video demonstration of proper concrete or clay tile roofing, including underlayment per Weather Proofing America guidelines.

Inside FORTIFIED: Installing Starter Strips Using Roof Cement

Publication Date

August, 2018

Video showing how to install starter strips on roofs using roof cement to prevent moisture damage while complying with IBHS FORTIFIED Home specifications.

Inside FORTIFIED: Installing Self-Adhered Starter Strips

Publication Date

August, 2018

Video showing how to install starter strips on roofs using self-adhered technology to prevent moisture damage while complying with IBHS Fortified Home specifications.

Inside FORTIFIED: Fastening Sheathing on New Roofs in High Wind & Hail Areas

Publication Date

May, 2018

Video describing best practices when installing sheathing for new roofs in high wind and hail areas to comply with IBHS Fortified Home guidelines.

Rigid Foam Insulation for Existing Exterior Walls

Guide describing how to apply an air control layer directly over existing wall sheathing and cover with two layers of insulating sheathing held in place by vertical furring strips.