Roof Qualifications and Definitions

Podcast: The FORTIFIED Factor · Knockout Inspections

Opublikowano: 2026-08-21

What 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 Factor, our AI Experts, informed by Knockout Inspections, break down Sections 2.5 and 2.6 of the 2025 FORTIFIED Home Standard, covering Qualifying Roof Structural Members and the Definition of Roof Areas for FORTIFIED Roof Designations. We’ll explore the requirements for wood-framed roof structures, including trusses and rafters, framing dimensions and spacing, roof sheathing, engineering considerations, wind-load design, and collar ties. We’ll also explain what happens...