Protect Your Home with a FORTIFIED Roof
Highpoint Roofing & Construction is a certified FORTIFIED Roof installer. Upgrade your roof to withstand severe Mississippi weather and save up to 55% on your wind insurance premiums.
Built to Withstand the Worst of Mother Nature
When severe weather strikes Central Mississippi, your roof is your home's first line of defense. A FORTIFIED Roof™ goes beyond standard building codes to provide superior protection against high winds, heavy rain, and hail.
Designed by the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS), this scientifically proven system keeps the wind and rain out — preventing a cascade of damage that can destroy your home and belongings.
How a FORTIFIED Roof Protects Your Home
Enhanced Roof Deck Attachment
Stronger Nails, Closer Together
We use 8D ring-shank nails spaced closer together instead of common smooth nails. This simple upgrade can double the uplift resistance of your roof, keeping the deck firmly attached during high winds.
Sealed Roof Deck
Keeping the Water Out
If wind rips off your shingles, a sealed roof deck prevents water from pouring into your home. By sealing the seams of the roof deck, water intrusion is reduced by up to 95%, protecting your interior from catastrophic water damage.
Locked Down Roof Edges
Securing the Vulnerable Edges
Roof damage often begins at the edges. FORTIFIED requires specific materials and installation methods — including a wider drip edge and a fully adhered starter strip — creating a stronger edge system that resists wind uplift.
Impact-Resistant Roof Covers
Defending Against Hail
We install asphalt shingles rated Good or Excellent on the IBHS Hail Impact-Resistant Shingle Ratings. These outperform typical Class 4 shingles, protecting your home from hail up to 2" in diameter.
Save Money While Protecting Your Investment
Upgrading to a FORTIFIED Roof isn't just about peace of mind — it's a smart financial decision. Because FORTIFIED homes are scientifically proven to be more resilient, insurance companies in Mississippi offer significant financial incentives.
Insurance Discounts: Homeowners in Mississippi can save up to 55% on the wind portion of their homeowners insurance premiums by achieving a FORTIFIED designation.
Grant Programs: Programs like the Strengthen Mississippi Homes grant offer financial assistance to help homeowners pay for the upgrades required to meet the FORTIFIED standard.
