FORTIFIED is an IBHS program with construction requirements and independent verification. A qualifying shingle alone does not create a designation
Owens Corning technical bulletin: FORTIFIED Roof Tech Bulletin.
What this means for your roof
FORTIFIED is an IBHS program with construction requirements and independent verification. A qualifying shingle alone does not create a designation. The bulletin introduces sealed-deck options and the review process.
A useful question for your contractor
Ask early about evaluator involvement, documentation and requirements for the specific home.
Ask for the answer to be tied to the actual roof condition and the exact product being installed. Keep the agreed repair or installation detail with your estimate and project photos.
Bulletin edition: August 2026. This is the date of the manufacturer source, not a claim that this website guide existed on that date.
Read Owens Corning: FORTIFIED Roof Tech Bulletin
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