Stronger edges
Specific materials and installation methods, including a wider drip edge and a fully-adhered starter strip, are required to help reduce the risk of blow offs caused by wind getting underneath roof edges.
FORTIFIED Roof™ and GAF products
A FORTIFIED Roof™ designation and GAF products — a perfect combination
Weather has become increasingly severe year after year. After decades of studying weather-related damage, the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) developed the FORTIFIED Roof™ program-a voluntary construction and re-roofing program designed to help protect homes against specific types of severe weather, such as high winds, hail, and hurricanes.
At GAF, we are committed to helping you protect your home, so we are happy to introduce customers to the FORTIFIED Roof™ Program.
At GAF, we are committed to helping you protect your home, so we are happy to introduce customers to the FORTIFIED Roof™ Program.
What is a FORTIFIED Roof™?
FORTIFIED Roof™ is the first designation level in the FORTIFIED program and focuses on strengthening the roof. To be eligible for a FORTIFIED™ Roof designation1, a roofing contractor must use products that meet specific standards and install the roof in accordance with the applicable FORTIFIED Standard and manufacturer’s installation instructions. A Certified FORTIFIED™ Evaluator must then independently verify that all requirements are satisfied before IBHS will award a designation. A designation is valid for 5 years and an inspection is required to renew it.
1 The information on this page provides a brief overview of the FORTIFIED Roof designations. Eligibility criteria, requirements and restrictions apply. See 2020 FORTIFIED Home™ Standard available at fortifiedhome.org or the then current FORTIFIED Home™ Standard for details.
What makes a FORTIFIED Roof™?
Sealed roof deck
Roof decks must be sealed in a particular manner to help prevent water from passing through gaps should wind manage to rip off the roof covering.
Better attachment
Specific ring-shank nails, installed in an enhanced pattern, are required to help keep the roof deck attached in high winds.
Strong roof vent
(Hurricane Standard Only)
All ridge and off-ridge roof vents must be tested in accordance with TAS 100 (A) and/or have Miami-Dade County Notice of Acceptance (NOA).
All ridge and off-ridge roof vents must be tested in accordance with TAS 100 (A) and/or have Miami-Dade County Notice of Acceptance (NOA).
Impact-resistant shingles
(Optional Hail Supplement Only)
In hail-prone areas, homeowners are encouraged to opt for the Hail Supplement, which requires shingles with a score of Good or Excellent on the IBHS Hail Impact Ratings.
In hail-prone areas, homeowners are encouraged to opt for the Hail Supplement, which requires shingles with a score of Good or Excellent on the IBHS Hail Impact Ratings.
How GAF can help
GAF offers a variety of roofing products that meet the criteria of the FORTIFIED Roof™ Program2. Whether you’re getting a new roof because of an insurance event, a remodel, or new construction, talk to a GAF Master Elite® Roofing Contractor3 who can install a roof that qualifies for both the GAF Golden Pledge® Limited Warranty4 and FORTIFIED Roof™ designation.
Potential Savings and Incentives
In some states, homeowners with a FORTIFIED™ Roof designation may be eligible for insurance discounts, grants, or other incentives.5
Financial Incentives 
2 Notwithstanding any FORTIFIED designation, GAF products are covered by GAF’s limited warranties, which are your sole and exclusive remedy for any covered issues arising out of or related to qualifying GAF products. For copies of GAF Llimited warranties see https://www.gaf.com/en-us/resources/warranties/residential
3 Los contratistas inscritos en los programas de certificación de GAF no son empleados ni agentes de GAF, y GAF no controla ni supervisa de otro modo estas empresas independientes. Los contratistas pueden recibir beneficios, como puntos y descuentos de recompensa por lealtad en herramientas de comercialización de GAF por participar en el programa y ofrecer a GAF garantías mejoradas, que requieren el uso de una cantidad mínima de productos de GAF. Your dealings with a Contractor, and any services they provide to you, are subject to the Contractor Terms of Use. Visit www.gaf.com/gaf-contractor-terms-of-use for details. To verify whether a contractor is a GAF Master Elite contractor visit www.gaf.com/contractor
4 To be eligible for a GAF Golden Pledge® Limited Warranty, a GAF Master Elite® Contractor must install a qualifying GAF roofing system, which consists of qualifying GAF asphaltic shingles and 5 qualifying GAF accessory products. Qualifying GAF accessory products include: (1) Ridge Cap Shingles; (2) Attic Ventilation; (3) Starter Strip Shingles; (4) Roof Deck Protection; and (5) Leak Barrier. See gaf.com/LRS for a list of qualifying products. Consulta la garantía limitada Golden Pledge® de GAF para conocer todos los detalles de la cobertura y las restricciones. Notwithstanding any Fortified designation, GAF products are covered by GAF’s limited warranties, which are your sole and exclusive remedy for any covered issues arising out of or related to qualifying GAF products. For copies of GAF Limited warranties visit gaf.com/en-us/resources/warranties/residential
5 Insurance discounts, grants, and other incentives are not guaranteed and may vary if available. For more information visit fortifiedhome.org/incentives.
3 Los contratistas inscritos en los programas de certificación de GAF no son empleados ni agentes de GAF, y GAF no controla ni supervisa de otro modo estas empresas independientes. Los contratistas pueden recibir beneficios, como puntos y descuentos de recompensa por lealtad en herramientas de comercialización de GAF por participar en el programa y ofrecer a GAF garantías mejoradas, que requieren el uso de una cantidad mínima de productos de GAF. Your dealings with a Contractor, and any services they provide to you, are subject to the Contractor Terms of Use. Visit www.gaf.com/gaf-contractor-terms-of-use for details. To verify whether a contractor is a GAF Master Elite contractor visit www.gaf.com/contractor
4 To be eligible for a GAF Golden Pledge® Limited Warranty, a GAF Master Elite® Contractor must install a qualifying GAF roofing system, which consists of qualifying GAF asphaltic shingles and 5 qualifying GAF accessory products. Qualifying GAF accessory products include: (1) Ridge Cap Shingles; (2) Attic Ventilation; (3) Starter Strip Shingles; (4) Roof Deck Protection; and (5) Leak Barrier. See gaf.com/LRS for a list of qualifying products. Consulta la garantía limitada Golden Pledge® de GAF para conocer todos los detalles de la cobertura y las restricciones. Notwithstanding any Fortified designation, GAF products are covered by GAF’s limited warranties, which are your sole and exclusive remedy for any covered issues arising out of or related to qualifying GAF products. For copies of GAF Limited warranties visit gaf.com/en-us/resources/warranties/residential
5 Insurance discounts, grants, and other incentives are not guaranteed and may vary if available. For more information visit fortifiedhome.org/incentives.
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Conocer másGAF Products that meet the criteria of the FORTIFIED™ Program
FORTIFIED Roof™ Leak Barrier Requirement:
- Must comply with ASTM D1970 standards.
- 1-ply self-adhering leak barrier.
Barrera contra hielo y goteras WeatherWatch®
Self-sealing leak barrier that helps protect vulnerable areas of the roof against wind-driven rain and ice dams.
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StormGuard® Film-Surfaced Leak Barrier
Self-sealing leak barrier that helps protect vulnerable areas of the roof against wind-driven rain and ice dams.
View StormGuard® ProductFORTIFIED Roof™ Peel & Stick Starter Strip Requirement:
- Must comply with ASTM D1970 standards.
- Either embed the starter strip in roofing cement or use self-adhering starter strips.
Rollo inicial QuickStart® Peel & Stick
This efficient peel and stick starter roll features properly positioned adhesive that helps resist shingle blow-off.
View ProductFORTIFIED Roof™ Sealed Roof Deck Requirement:
- Must comply with ASTM D8257 standards.
- Use a 2-ply synthetic underlayment.
Fieltro sintético para techos FeltBuster®
Actualización económica a los típicos fieltros de asfalto que proporciona una capa secundaria de protección contra lluvias torrenciales.
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TigerPaw™ Premium Roof Deck Protection
Premium construction provides strong, protection against wind-driven rain infiltration.
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Protección para cubierta de techo transpirante premium Deck-Armor™
Breathable technology helps manage roof system moisture and provides a secondary layer of wind driven rain protection.
View Deck-Armor™ ProductFORTIFIED Roof™ Standard Shingle Requirement:
- Must be Class F (ASTM D3161) or Class H (ASTM D7158) rated asphalt shingles.
Timberline HDZ®
Timberline HDZ® Shingles, GAF’s top-selling shingle, features High Definition® color blends.
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Timberline UHDZ®
Timberline UHDZ® Shingles offer a combination of beauty and benefits that go beyond any other GAF shingle.
View Timberline UHDZ® ShinglesIf seeking the optional hail supplement under the FORTIFIED Home - High Wind designation, asphalt shingles must be rated Good or Excellent in the IBHS Hail Impact Standard Ratings. Our Timberline® AS II shingles, made with proprietary SBS-modified asphalt formulation, pass UL’s toughest impact-resistance test (UL 2218 Class 4)6.
6 GAF no ofrece ninguna garantía expresa o implícita sobre el desempeño de este producto ante impactos de granizo. Los daños causados por el granizo no están cubiertos por la garantía limitada. Consulta la garantía limitada de tejas y accesorios de GAF para conocer todos los detalles sobre la cobertura y las restricciones.
Timberline® AS II
Timberline® AS II Shingles with UL 2218 Class 4 impact resistance give your roof a fighting chance in hail-prone areas6 and help protect it against wind and blue-green algae too.
View Timberline® AS II ShinglesA broad line of ridge and off-ridge ventilation products for residential roof systems.
All ridge and off-ridge roof vents must be tested in accordance with TAS 100 (A) and/or have Miami-Dade County Notice of Acceptance (NOA).
Cobra® Attic Ventilation Products
Cobra® Attic Ventilation products provide a variety of ridge and off-ridge ventilation solutions for residential roofs.
View Cobra® ProductsMaster Flow™ off ridge attic ventilation products
Rejilla para techos Master Flow SSB960 de metal con dorso inclinado
Respiradero para techos con dorso superinclinado y 60 in² de área neta libre que permite que el calor y la humedad salgan del ático. Disponible con un filtro climático opcional.
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Respiradero de domo de alta capacidad Master Flow™
La gran área libre neta de 144 in² permite que grandes cantidades de calor y la humedad salgan del ático.
View ProductElectric & Solar Power Attic Vents - Roof Mount
Respiradero eléctrico para ático con montaje en el techo y Plug-in Master Flow EZ Cool™
Respiradero eléctrico para ático con montaje en el techo que se enchufa convenientemente en un tomacorriente de 110 v en el ático.
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MasterFlow™ Power Attic Vents - Roof Mount with Thermostat
Gran potencia de ventilación de caballete con tecnología avanzada. Ayuda a extraer el calor y la humedad del ático. Incluye termostato. Disponible en varios colores.
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Master Flow™ Wi‑Fi Attic Vent - Roof Mount
Flujo de aire de 1,250 CFM con termostato/humidistato controlado de manera inalámbrica a través de un smartphone o una tablet.
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Respiraderos eléctricos para ático Master Flow™ - Montaje en el techo con termostato/higrostato
Gran potencia de ventilación de caballete con tecnología avanzada. Ayuda a extraer el calor y la humedad del ático. Incluye termostato/higrostato. Disponible en varios colores.
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Respiradero de techo solar Master Flow™ GreenMachine™
El respiradero con flujo de aire de hasta 525 CFM usa la energía del sol para reducir el calor/la humedad en el ático.
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Respiradero para techo con alimentación doble Master Flow™ GreenMachine™
La tecnología única cambia automáticamente entre energía solar (flujo de aire de hasta 525 CFM) y energía eléctrica (flujo de aire de 750 CFM) para reducir el calor/la humedad del ático.
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Respiradero de techo solar de alta potencia Master Flow® GreenMachine™
El respiradero de bajo perfil con flujo de aire de hasta 750 CFM con panel solar integral usa la energía del sol para reducir el calor/la humedad en el ático.
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Respiradero de techo solar de alta potencia Master Flow® GreenMachine™ - Modelo de doble accionamiento
El respiradero único de bajo perfil cambia automáticamente entre energía solar (flujo de aire de hasta 750 CFM) y energía eléctrica (flujo de aire de 900 CFM) para reducir el calor/la humedad del ático.
View ProductTurbinas eólicas
Turbinas de viento galvanizadas Master Flow™ con soporte externo
12" (305 mm) galvanized turbine with stainless dual-bearing system uses the wind to pull heat and moisture from the attic systems for extra durability.
View ProductAluminum Ridge Vent
Respiradero de caballete Master Flow™ - Aluminio
Fabricación duradera con deflector integrado que impide la acumulación de calor/humedad y la entrada de los elementos.
View ProductAccesorios para el techo
Master Flow™ Pivot™ Pipe Boot Flashing
Protege tu vivienda contra peligrosas filtraciones en una de las partes más vulnerables de los techos nuevos o existentes: las penetraciones, el lugar donde las tuberías se adhieren al techo.
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About IBHS
The Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) is an independent, nonprofit, scientific research and communications organization supported solely by property insurers and reinsurers. IBHS’s building safety research leads to real-world solutions for home and business owners, helping to create more resilient communities. Learn more at ibhs.org.
Acerca de GAF
Más viviendas y negocios de EE. UU. están protegidos por un techo GAF que por cualquier otro producto. We are the leading roofing manufacturer in North America, with plants strategically located across the U.S. Our Center for the Advancement of Roofing Excellence (GAF CARE) and GAF Roofing Academy have trained more than a quarter-million roofers throughout North America.