The FORTIFIED Factor
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An AI assisted podcast discussing all things resilient, reliable and severe-weather ready as it pertains to one of of your most important investments: YOUR HOME! This is a work product of Knockout Inspections. Our company has a team of in-house FORTIFIED Evaluators ready to answer any and all of your questions. Give us a call at 855-GO-FOR-KO, or visit fortifiedhome.com.
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- Windows and Skylights (Hurricane Designation) · 20 min · Avsnitt 852025 FORTIFIED Home Standard: Windows and Skylights | The FORTIFIED Factor What role do windows and skylights play in protecting a home from severe weather? In this episode of…
- FORTIFIED Drip Edge Standard · 22 min · Avsnitt 842025 FORTIFIED Drip Edge Standards | The FORTIFIED Factor What do you need to know about drip edge requirements in the 2025 FORTIFIED Home Standard? In this episode of The…
- Securing Solar: Key Changes to the 2025 FORTIFIED Home Standard · 22 min · Avsnitt 83In this episode of The FORTIFIED Factor, we’re taking a closer look at the 2025 FORTIFIED Home Standard and what the updated requirements mean for rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV)…
- Attic and Gable End Vent Covers · 22 min · Avsnitt 82When severe weather strikes, could your attic vents be putting your entire home at risk? In this episode of The FORTIFIED Factor, our AI Experts, informed by the experienced…
- Asphalt Shingles - 15 Year Redesignation Eligibility · 22 min · Avsnitt 81A major change is coming to FORTIFIED Home™ re-designations—and if your home has asphalt shingles, you need to understand what it means. In this episode of The FORTIFIED Factor…
- The Journey to 100,000 FORTIFIED Designations · 10 min · Avsnitt 80What does it take for a resilient construction standard to grow from a regional initiative into a movement with 100,000 designations nationwide? In this episode of The FORTIFIED…
- Supplemental Insurance Benefits of FORTIFIED Roofs · 20 min · Avsnitt 79A FORTIFIED Roof is designed to help protect your home against severe weather—but could it also provide benefits when it comes to your homeowners insurance? In this episode of…
- FORTIFIED Provider Requirements · 20 min · Avsnitt 78What does it really take to become a certified FORTIFIED service provider—and what does it take to keep that certification? In this episode of The FORTIFIED Factor, our AI…
- FORTIFIED Standards for Coastal Corrosion Protection · 20 min · Avsnitt 77Living near the coast comes with incredible views—but salt, moisture, and coastal air can be tough on the metal components holding a home together. In this episode of The…
- Defining Design Pressure & the Ratings for Openings · 23 min · Avsnitt 76What does a Design Pressure (DP) rating actually tell you—and how do you know whether a window, door, garage door, or other opening is rated appropriately for a FORTIFIED Home™?…
- Roof Qualifications and Definitions · 23 min · Avsnitt 75What exactly makes a roof eligible for a FORTIFIED designation—and when you’re replacing a roof, which roof areas actually have to be included? In this episode of The FORTIFIED…
- Qualifying Dwellings and Foundations · 21 min · Avsnitt 74What’s underneath your home can determine whether it’s eligible for a FORTIFIED designation. In this episode of The FORTIFIED Factor, our AI Experts, informed by Knockout…
- Checklist Review Part 2: Silver & Gold · 26 min · Avsnitt 73In this episode of The FORTIFIED Factor, the AI Experts informed by Knockout Inspections continue their deep dive into the FORTIFIED documentation checklists by breaking down the…
- Checklist Review Part 1: Roof · 21 min · Avsnitt 72In this episode of The FORTIFIED Factor, the AI Experts informed by Knockout Inspections break down the first section of the 2025 FORTIFIED Home™ Re-Roofing Checklist: the roof…
- Flashing Guidelines for Steep-Sloped Roofs · 23 min · Avsnitt 71In this episode of The FORTIFIED Factor, the AI Experts (informed by Knockout Inspections) break down flashing guidelines for steep-sloped roofs—one of the most critical (and…
- The 2025 Roof Repair Checklist · 19 min · Avsnitt 70When your FORTIFIED roof is damaged, the repair process isn’t just about fixing shingles—it’s about protecting your designation and your home’s future performance. In this…
- Supplemental Spray Foam Attachment Requirements · 21 min · Avsnitt 69In this episode of The FORTIFIED Factor, the AI Experts (informed by Knockout Inspections) break down one of the most practical and often misunderstood upgrades in the FORTIFIED…
- Wood Shake and Shingle Sealed Roof Deck Options · 21 min · Avsnitt 68In this episode of The FORTIFIED Factor, our AI Experts (informed by Knockout Inspections) break down everything homeowners need to know about sealed roof deck (SRD) options for…
- Tape Types for Sealed Roof Deck Systems · 19 min · Avsnitt 67In this episode of The FORTIFIED Factor, AI Experts (informed by Knockout Inspections) break down one of the most important—but often overlooked—components of a FORTIFIED™ Roof…
- Roof Deck Attachment Documentation Standards · 22 min · Avsnitt 66In this episode of The FORTIFIED Factor, the AI Experts informed by Knockout Inspections break down Roof Deck Attachment Documentation Standards and explain what FORTIFIED…







