What is Fortified?
- FORTIFIED Roof requires multiple layers of defenses to prevent a cascade of damage that can start at the roof and impact the integrity of the entire structure during high winds.
- The building standard focuses on three areas proven to help homes withstand EF-2 tornadoes and Category 3 hurricane winds:
- Stronger connections to hold the roof onto the house
- Reinforced edges to protect one of the roof’s most vulnerable areas
- A sealed roof deck to prevent rain from entering the home, even if shingles are lost
- For homes in hail-prevalent areas, FORTIFIED provides industry-leading guidance on choosing upgraded shingles, tested to resist 2” hail.
- Investing a few hundred extra dollars, when replacing your roof, can save you thousands in damage later. More importantly, it can reduce the possibility of significant damage that
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Find a Professional Remodeler
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Questions to Ask Your Home Builder
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How to Choose a Home Builder
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Take the “CON” out of Residential Contracting
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Licensed Contractors: Francine Recovery
Have you experienced damage from Hurricane Francine? You're in the right place. Please click the link for a list of licensed, Louisiana builders who are accepting work. 
Major Disaster Declaration for Louisiana
Find Your Parish Your Home for Hurricanes
Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Prepardness
Governor's Office | 225-925-7500
Click www.getagameplan.org
Jefferson Parish Office | 504-349-5360
Click jeffparish.net
Orleans Parish Office| 504-658-8700
Click ready@nola.gov
Plaquemines Parish Office | 504-294-2477
Click www.plaqueminesparish.com
St. Bernard Parish Office | 504-278-4268
Click sbpg.net
St. Charles Parish Office | 985-783-5050
Click www.stjamesla.com
St. John the Baptist Office | 985-652-2222
Click www.sjbparish.gov
