FORTIFIED Roof™ is a voluntary roof construction and re-roofing standard developed by the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS). In North Texas, including the Dallas–Fort Worth region, the program is primarily focused on improving roof performance against high winds and hail events.
Ribbit Roofing installs qualifying roofing systems in accordance with FORTIFIED Roof™ wind and hail requirements—helping property owners improve roof durability, reduce storm-related damage, and enhance long-term asset resilience.
Severe wind and hail events are among the most common causes of roof damage in the Dallas–Fort Worth area. Standard roofing practices may meet code requirements but often fall short under repeated storm exposure.
FORTIFIED Roof™ standards go beyond baseline code by emphasizing impact-resistant materials, enhanced attachment methods, and system-level detailing designed to improve roof performance during severe weather events common to inland regions.
To qualify as a FORTIFIED Roof™ under wind and hail designations, roofing systems must meet specific material performance standards and installation requirements established by IBHS.
Asphalt shingles must achieve a Good or Excellent rating under IBHS Hail Impact Performance Ratings.
Metal roof panels must be rated UL 2218 Class 4 for impact resistance.
Roof tiles must meet FM 4473 Class 4 impact resistance standards.
Low-slope roofing assemblies must be rated either UL 2218 Class 4 or FM 4470 with a Class 1-SH or 1-VSH designation.
FORTIFIED Roof™ installations require enhanced installation practices, third-party verification, and documentation to confirm compliance with IBHS standards. Proper system selection, detailing, and inspection are essential to achieving FORTIFIED designation.
Ribbit Roofing applies FORTIFIED Roof™ principles across a wide range of roofing systems, including:
Impact-resistant asphalt shingle systems
Each system is evaluated to determine whether FORTIFIED Roof™ requirements are appropriate and achievable based on roof type, structure, and performance objectives.
Ribbit Roofing is an Owens Corning Preferred Contractor and installs Owens Corning roofing systems that are designed to support FORTIFIED Roof™ applications when installed in accordance with manufacturer and IBHS requirements.
Owens Corning offers impact-resistant shingle options, enhanced fastening guidance, and technical resources specifically aligned with the FORTIFIED Roof™ program. These systems can be incorporated into FORTIFIED-compliant installations focused on wind and hail resilience.
Standing seam metal roofing systems can play a key role in FORTIFIED Roof™ applications when impact-rated panels and proper attachment strategies are used.
Ribbit Roofing designs and installs qualifying standing seam metal roofing systems that meet UL 2218 Class 4 impact resistance requirements, supporting FORTIFIED Roof™ objectives for long-term durability and storm resilience.
A FORTIFIED Roof™ designation is based on how a roof is designed, installed, and verified at the time of construction or replacement. To preserve the performance intent of that designation over time, ongoing inspection and maintenance are essential.
RoofGuard365™ is Ribbit Roofing’s roof asset management program designed to support FORTIFIED Roof™ systems after installation. Through routine inspections, documentation, and preventative maintenance, RoofGuard365™ helps identify developing issues early, protect system integrity, and support the long-term service life of FORTIFIED-compliant roofs.
FORTIFIED Roof™ suitability is evaluated based on roof type, structural conditions, material options, exposure risk, budget horizon, and long-term performance goals. Not every roof requires FORTIFIED designation, but for many properties in hail- and wind-prone areas, it can provide meaningful performance advantages.
Whether you are replacing a roof after storm damage or planning a proactive upgrade, Ribbit Roofing can help determine whether a FORTIFIED Roof™ approach is appropriate for your property and guide the system design accordingly.