FORTIFIED Gold™
Secure the roof and reinforce the most vulnerable areas of your home to give it the best chance to keep wind, rain and storm pressures out. FORTIFIED Gold™ was specifically designed to reinforce the areas of your home conventional construction can leave susceptible to damage from high winds and wind-driven rain.
FORTIFIED™ ROOF
When it comes to safeguarding your home against severe weather, your roof serves as the crucial first line of defense. Unfortunately, it is also the most vulnerable component. FORTIFIED™ Gold incorporates all the essential elements of a FORTIFIED‡ Roof, including enhanced nailing, a sealed roof deck, and securely locked edges. By meeting these stringent requirements, your home gains the highest level of protection to weather any storm.
BRACED FOR A STORM
Extensive post-disaster studies have consistently revealed that conventional construction methods often leave critical elements of a home exposed to the powerful winds and intense pressure associated with storms. FORTIFIED™ Gold takes it a step further by encompassing all the advanced protection measures provided by FORTIFIED™ Silver. This includes stronger garage doors, reinforced carports and porches, and fortified chimneys and gable-ends. These enhancements work together to ensure the integrity of your home during severe weather events.
STRENGTH BY DESIGN
In many regions across the country, traditional construction methods rely on gravity and the weight of your home to maintain structural integrity when confronted with high winds. However, repeated storms have proven that this approach falls short of providing sufficient protection. FORTIFIED™ Gold mandates an engineered continuous load path, which entails a specific plan detailing how your roof should be securely fastened to your walls, and how the walls should be firmly anchored to the foundation. Establishing a cohesive and robust structure is the cornerstone of FORTIFIED™'s comprehensive system, ensuring maximum protection for your home.