FORTIFIED Roof System
Andrew’s Roofing Company is a Certified FORTIFIED Roof Installer
Count on a FORTIFIED Roof installer for a stronger roof system!
Your roof is your home’s first line of defense against high winds, hail, and severe storms, and if it fails, water can seep in, causing damage throughout your home. That’s why Andrew’s Roofing Company is a proud FORTIFIED Roof provider in the Des Moines, IA, and surrounding areas. A Fortified Roof is a system specially designed to prevent damage during high winds, severe thunderstorms, and hailstorms. No matter what type of roof your home may have—shingles, metal, or tile—the FORTIFIED Roof requirements will help your home become stronger.
Iowa weather can be unpredictable, and Andrew’s Roofing Company has the tools to prep your home by being a FORTIFIED Hail Certified Provider and FORTIFIED High-Wind Certified Provider.
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FORTIFIED roofs use wider drip edges and fully adhered started strips to better secure the roof’s perimeter and prevent wind from lifting shingles.
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The roof deck is sealed to prevent water from entering the home if the roof covering is damaged by wind or hail.
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FORTIFIED roofs use ring-shank nails, installed in a specific pattern, to securely attach the roof deck to the structure, resisting uplift from high winds.
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FORTIFIED roofs may used impact-resistant shingles or other roofing materials to better withstand hail and flying debris.
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The materials and installation techniques used in a FORTIFIED roof are designed to withstand higher wind speeds than standard roofs.
What makes a FORTIFIED Roof different?
What are the benefits of a FORTIFIED roof?
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FORTIFIED roofs are built to withstand severe weather, potentially reducing or eliminating damage from storms.
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Many insurance companies offer discounts or reduced premiums for homes with FORTIFIED roofs.
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FORTIFIED construction can increase a home’s value.
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Knowing your roof is fortified against severe weather can provide peace of mind.
