Podcast Episodes

Updated Standards for Contractors and Roofers

Episode 50

Are you a roofing contractor or builder trying to stay ahead of the new 2025 FORTIFIED® Home Standard? In this episode of The FORTIFIED Factor, our A…

9 months, 4 weeks ago

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Insurance Underwriter Viewpoint of FORTIFIED

Episode 49

In this episode, our AI Experts dive into a deep-dive from the perspective of an insurance underwriter, unlocking key insights into how insurance pro…

10 months ago

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FORTIFIED Home Designations Checklist

Episode 48

In this week’s episode of The FORTIFIED Factor, our AI Experts (informed by Knockout Inspections) unpack a clear, practical checklist designed to hel…

10 months, 1 week ago

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FORTIFIED Roof Standards: Shingle Ratings and Wind Resistance

Episode 47

Do you really need the most expensive, highest-rated shingle to earn a FORTIFIED Roof™ certification?

In this episode of The FORTIFIED Factor, our AI …

10 months, 1 week ago

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Possible Future Materials & Technologies of FORTIFIED

Episode 46

In this forward-looking episode of The FORTIFIED Factor, our AI Experts—powered by Knockout Inspections—explore what’s next for the FORTIFIED home mo…

10 months, 3 weeks ago

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Annual Maintenance Checklist for a FORTIFIED Home

Episode 45

Keeping your home resilient, reliable, and severe-weather ready starts with proactive care! In this episode of The FORTIFIED Factor, our AI Experts (…

11 months ago

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Roof Penetration & Ventilation Standards

Episode 44

In this episode of The FORTIFIED Factor, our AI Experts — informed by the team at Knockout Inspections — unpack two of the most important systems wor…

11 months, 1 week ago

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Metal Roof Fastening Zones & Patterns

Episode 43

Ever wondered why roof fastening patterns matter so much when it comes to protecting your home from severe weather? In this episode of The FORTIFIED …

11 months, 2 weeks ago

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FORTIFIED Gold Foundation Anchoring Requirements

Episode 42

In this episode, learn how a Gold FORTIFIED Home is one continuously strong structure — from the roof all the way down to the foundation.

For any ques…

11 months, 3 weeks ago

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FORTIFIED Procedures to Retrofit Existing Homes (Pt. 2)

Episode 41

We're continuing in our two-part series on retrofitting existing homes to the FORTIFIED Standard. In this 9-minute episode, we're discussing what it …

1 year ago

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