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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.
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The Journey to 100,000 FORTIFIED Designations (opens the original)
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What 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 Factor , our AI Experts, informed by Knockout Inspections , trace the remarkable rise of the FORTIFIED program—from roughly 100 designations in 2011 to surpassing 100,000 cumulative designations in May 2026 . We break down the journey in three distinct phases: the early slow burn, the years of accelerating adoption, and
Supplemental Insurance Benefits of FORTIFIED Roofs (opens the original)
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A 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 The FORTIFIED Factor, our AI Experts, informed by Knockout Inspections, explore the supplemental insurance benefits that may be available to homeowners with a FORTIFIED Roof. We discuss how FORTIFIED designation can factor into insurance considerations, why documentation and certification matter, and what homeowners should
FORTIFIED Provider Requirements (opens the original)
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What 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 Experts, informed by Knockout Inspections, break down the requirements for FORTIFIED Evaluators, Roofing Contractors, and Professionals working within the FORTIFIED program. We walk through the certification journey, from submitting a provider application and documenting eligibility requirements to completing role-specific tr
FORTIFIED Standards for Coastal Corrosion Protection (opens the original)
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Living 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 FORTIFIED Factor , our AI Experts (informed by Knockout Inspections) break down the 2025 FORTIFIED Home Standard requirements for corrosion protection of fasteners and connectors in coastal regions and explain why seemingly small pieces of hardware can play an important role in a home's long-term resilience. The 2025 Standard r
Defining Design Pressure & the Ratings for Openings (opens the original)
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What 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™? In this episode of The FORTIFIED Factor , our AI Experts (informed by Knockout Inspections) break down one of the more technical—but incredibly important—concepts in resilient construction: required design pressure versus a product’s design pressure rating . Required design pressure represents the wind pressure a compone
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