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Back to Search2025 FORTIFIED Standards for Clay and Concrete Roof Tiles
Episode 60
Clay and concrete roof tiles are a durable roofing option—but under the 2025 FORTIFIED Home™ Standard, they come with specific requirements that home…
7 months, 2 weeks ago
HUD Manufactured Housing Eligibility Requirements
Episode 59
Can a manufactured (HUD) home qualify for a FORTIFIED Home™ designation? In this episode of The FORTIFIED Factor, our AI Experts (informed by Knockou…
7 months, 3 weeks ago
Leaf Guards & Gutters
Episode 58
Leaf Gutters and Guards: What Homeowners Need to Know for a FORTIFIED Roof
Gutters and leaf guards may seem like simple add-ons, but when it comes to …
8 months ago
Excessive Gaps in Wood Decking
Episode 57
What’s happening beneath your shingles matters more than you might think. In this episode of The FORTIFIED Factor, our AI Experts—powered by the real…
8 months, 1 week ago
Shingle Hail-Impact Resistance
Episode 56
What does it really mean when a shingle is labeled “hail resistant”? In this updated episode of The FORTIFIED Factor, our AI Experts—powered by Knock…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
FORTIFIED Requirements for Elevated Roof HVAC Units
Episode 55
Roof-mounted HVAC units are common in many regions—but when they’re not properly designed, attached, and evaluated, they can become a serious weak po…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
Rain Diverters on Asphalt Roofs
Episode 54
Rain diverters may seem like a simple solution for keeping water off walkways—but on asphalt shingle roofs, they can create serious resilience concer…
9 months ago
Dog Door Technical Bulletin
Episode 53
Dog doors may be convenient for your four-legged family members—but did you know they can impact your home’s FORTIFIED designation?
In this episode of…
9 months ago
The ZIP System
Episode 52
In this episode, our AI experts (informed by Knockout Inspections) will discuss the ZIP System developed by Huber Engineering. The ZIP System takes h…
9 months, 2 weeks ago
FORTIFIED Designation Eligibility Checklist
Episode 51
Can your home be FORTIFIED? In this quick episode of "The FORTIFIED Factor," our AI hosts (informed by Knockout Inspections) will take you through th…
9 months, 3 weeks ago