Niwot Roofing’s Commitment to Resilience with
IBHS’ FORTIFIED Home™ Program
A Roof that Protects What is Priceless & Yields Potential Savings with Your Homeowner’s Insurance in Colorado
FORTIFIED Roof™ helps Boulder, County homeowners keep their roof on and keep water out during high winds, hailstorms, and severe thunderstorms.
FORTIFIED goes beyond emergency and disaster preparedness to give you peace of mind knowing your roof is structurally resilient and will better withstand Colorado’s severe weather.
Some Insurance Companies Offer a Discount for FORTIFIED roofing standards:
Stronger Edges: FORTIFIED requires a wider drip edge and fully adhered starter strip to protect vulnerable roof edges from wind damage.
Sealed Roof Deck: FORTIFIED mandates sealing the roof deck to prevent water damage if roof covering is ripped off in high winds.
Better Attachment: FORTIFIED requires ring-shank nails in an enhanced pattern, nearly doubling roof strength against high winds.
Impact-Resistant Shingles: For hail-prone areas, the Hail Supplement requires shingles with Good or Excellent IBHS Hail Impact Ratings to protect against hail up to 2” in diameter.
“Niwot Roofing is pleased to support FORTIFIED Home,” said Michael Overfield, owner of Niwot Roofing “We believe in strengthening our communities and will continue to demonstrate our commitment to help our customers protect what is priceless.”
FORTIFIED Home was introduced by IBHS in 2010 as a voluntary set of home upgrades. Today, FORTIFIED Homes are being built in many of America’s coastal communities.
For more information about IBHS’ FORTIFIED Home program: FORTIFIEDHome.org
At Niwot Roofing, we’re more than just roofers—we’re your neighbors in Niwot, Colorado, committed to protecting what matters most. We combine top-quality materials, expert craftsmanship, and personalized service to build roofs that last through Colorado’s toughest weather. With a passion for sustainability, we repurpose plastic waste into Trex decking, helping turn old materials into new possibilities. Our mission is simple: strong roofs, happy customers, and a cleaner, greener Colorado.
About the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS)
IBHS is an independent, nonprofit, scientific research and communications organization supported by the property insurance industry. The organization works to reduce the social and economic effects of natural disasters and other risks on residential and commercial property by conducting building science research and advocating improved construction, maintenance and preparedness practices. Visit IBHS.org for more information about creating resilient communities and the FORTIFIED Home program.
“Improving the ability of our nation’s homes to withstand severe weather is critical to protecting what is priceless and strengthening our communities.
From the roof to the foundation, FORTIFIED Home allies like Niwot Roofing are leading the way by making the homes where we live stronger, safer and more durable.”
Fred Malik, Director of FORTIFIED Programs at IBHS