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Information For Alabama Fortified Home Buyers

Why Buy a fortified home? 

Safety, Savings, & Smarter Investing.

SAFETY
FORTIFIED Home Program was created by the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety(IBHS). It is a voluntary construction and re-roofing Program designed to strengthen homes and commercial buildings against specific types of severe weather such as high winds, hail, hurricanes and even tornados. By choosing FORTIFIED, you are getting protection that goes beyond even the strictest code.

SAVINGS
Insurance companies agree: FORTIFIED protects homes and reduces damage. When you purchase a FORTIFIED Home at any level of certification (Roof, Silver or Gold), you will be eligible to receive insurance discounts from most carriers. Discounts will depend on the state and carrier, but will typically average between 30-50% reduced payments. 

FIND INSURANCE SAVINGS BY STATE HERE.

SMARTER INVESTING
The risk of resale dramatically reduces with a FORTIFIED Home. As long as you renew your FORTIFIED certification every 5 years, the value of your home will remain high and desirable due to the benefits of safety and insurance discounts. Knockout’s team of FORTIFIED Evaluators will be here to make sure your renewal inspections go smoothly when the time comes.

MAKE SURE IT’S FORTIFIED
It’s important to note that just because a listing description says a home is FORTIFIED, it’s still worth confirming before committing. There are several ‘Caveat Emptor’ states in the US (including Alabama), which basically means it is the buyer’s responsibility to ask for information before purchasing the home.

At Knockout, we can check on the status of FORTIFIED certification for you. All you need to do is call and tell us the address. It’s simple, easy, and can save you from falling victim to false advertisements.
 

Fast, Friendly, and Professional.

Safer Living from Start to Finish

levels of FORTIFIED certification

You’ve probably heard the term “FORTIFIED,” but what does it mean? We’ve broken down the three levels of certification (Gold, Silver & Roof) to make things clear.

The National Standard of Resilience

FORTIFIED Roof

FORTIFIED Silver

FORTIFIED Gold

Enhanced Roof Deck Attachment

YES

YES

YES

Sealed Roof Deck

YES

YES

YES

Locked Down Roof Edges

YES

YES

YES

Impact-Resistant Shingles Rated by IBHS**

YES

YES

YES

Wind and Rain-Resistant Attic Vents

YES

YES

YES

Impact Protection for Windows & Doors*

YES

YES

Impact* & Pressure-Rated Garage Doors

YES

YES

Chimney Bracing

YES

YES

Reinforced Soffits*

YES

YES

Anchored Attached Structures

YES

YES

Gable End Bracing

YES

YES

Pressure-Rated Windows & Doors*

YES

Stronger Exterior Sheathing*

YES

Engineered Roof-to-Wall Connections

YES

Engineered Story-to-Story Connections

YES

Engineered Wall-to-Foundation Connections

YES

*Required in Hurricane Prone Areas Only

**Required in Hail Prone Areas Only

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