Fortified Roofing in New Orleans, Louisiana

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Fortified Roofing New Orleans, Louisiana

Your Trusted Fortified Roofing Experts

Zuppardo’s Renovations proudly stands as your trusted IBHS Fortified Roofing Experts, ensuring top-notch quality and reliability in every project. As a proud participant in the Louisiana Fortify Homes Program, we are dedicated to helping homeowners strengthen their properties against severe weather. With a team of highly knowledgeable professionals, we guide you seamlessly through the quote and construction process, addressing your needs with precision and expertise. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our stellar 5-star reviews, showcasing our dedication to customer satisfaction and superior craftsmanship. Trust Zuppardo’s Renovations for a roofing solution that exceeds expectations and provides lasting peace of mind.

Fortified Roof

What is Fortified?

Your roof is your home’s first line of defense, and the Fortified™ construction method, built to meet the Fortified Roof Standard, can help save your home! According to studies by the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS), a “FORTIFIED” home experiences significantly less damage compared to a non-fortified home, with some reports showing that up to 95% of FORTIFIED homes sustain little to no damage during a hurricane. This means potentially saving priceless family heirlooms, photos, irreplaceable furniture, and avoiding the time, cost, and stress of renovations.

IBHS conducts field research after storms to identify common construction weaknesses and develops solutions to address these issues. At its research center, IBHS tests full-scale houses in realistic storm conditions, including winds up to 130 mph and hail up to 2 inches in diameter. If you’re considering upgrading your roof to meet Fortified standards, working with a qualified evaluator can ensure your home is properly prepared to withstand high winds and severe weather.

Standards and Certification Processes

New and existing homes can be designated as “FORTIFIED.”

Benefits of a FORTIFIED Home

Insurance Discounts: Some insurers offer discounts of up to 55% on the wind portion of insurance policies for homeowners with a FORTIFIED home.
Tax Deductions: Some states offer tax deductions to homeowners who use the FORTIFIED standard.
Resale Value: A FORTIFIED designation can increase a home’s resale value by up to 7%.

sealed roof deck

This feature is essential for a Fortified Roof, protecting your home from water intrusion during storms. It involves sealing joints between roof sheathing panels to block wind-driven rain, even if roofing materials are damaged. This extra barrier enhances durability and prevents leaks. Zuppardo’s Renovations includes this feature as part of our Fortified Roofing services, ensuring your home stays safe and dry in severe weather.

Experts in Resilient roofing

We are experts in all types of roofs, specializing in residential and commercial applications. Your roof is a crucial component of your property, providing protection and durability. Upgrading to a Fortified™ Roof can nearly double the strength of your roof against wind, helping to protect your home in high winds and severe weather conditions common in southern Louisiana. With our extensive knowledge and experience, we offer roofing options designed to meet the standards set by the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS), ensuring enhanced roof attachment and durability. From metal roofs to multi-layer composition shingles, we have carefully selected materials that include a wider drip edge and meet building code requirements.

Our team of qualified professionals will guide you through the selection and installation process, ensuring your roof is upgraded to the Fortified Standard.

Zuppardo’s Renovations is your GAF Master Elite® Contractor

Zuppardo’s Renovations is proud to be a GAF Master Elite® Contractor—an honor held by less than 2% of roofing contractors in North America. This prestigious designation reflects our unwavering commitment to excellence in sales, service, and installation. As a Master Elite® Contractor, we are authorized to offer GAF’s enhanced limited warranties. To provide even greater value, we include the System Plus Warranty with every new roof installation at no additional cost. Additionally, our industry-leading Gold Pledge Warranty offers 25 years of labor coverage and an unlimited wind warranty for the first 15 years, protecting against winds of any speed, including named storms. Experience the difference of working with a trusted GAF Master Elite® Contractor!

Reviews: Always check consumer reviews. That’s where you’ll get first-hand insights into how easy the contractor was to work with, how well the crew cleaned up after the work was done, and the perceived value of the overall project.

Certifications: Many manufacturers offer certification programs to installers who are most familiar with the installation of their products. To qualify for certification, a roofer will likely have to have a minimum number of years in the business, be properly insured, licensed where required, and maintain good standing with the Better Business Bureau. These certified contractors can usually offer you enhanced warranties that are backed by the manufacturer. For example, GAF, North America’s largest roofing manufacturer, offers the Master Elite® Contractor designation to less than 2% of all roofing contractors. Only Master Elite Contractors® can offer the GAF Golden Pledge® Limited Warranty*with up to 30 years of Workmanship coverage.

The Best of the Best: If the GAF Master Elite® badge identifies a rare breed, the GAF Master Elite

Upgrade to a Fortified Roof with Confidence

At Zuppardo’s Renovations, we make upgrading to a Fortified Roof seamless and hassle-free, ensuring your home meets the rigorous standards set by the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS). Through the Fortified Program of IBHS, we focus on strengthening your roof to withstand severe weather, offering peace of mind for New Orleans homeowners.

We collaborate with certified Fortified Evaluators to document and verify every step of the process, ensuring your new roof meets the Fortified Endorsement criteria. We secure all components underneath the roof edge, we focus on every detail to ensure your roof provides maximum protection. Whether you’re upgrading an existing roof or installing a new Fortified Roof, we’ll guide you through the entire process.

Additionally, we can help you navigate potential grant programs to offset the costs of upgrading to a Fortified Roof. These programs are designed to make it more affordable for homeowners to protect their properties while increasing long-term savings through insurance discounts and reduced repair costs.

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