Sky Manor Roofing Is FORTIFIED Certified: What It Means for Your Colorado Roof

Colorado weather doesn’t always give your roof a warning before it puts it to the test. Hail, high winds, and winter storms can damage even a strong roof – sometimes before you even know there’s a problem. 

We wanted to change that. Sky Manor Roofing & Exteriors is now officially a Certified FORTIFIED Roofing Contractor.

That means we’re building roofs that stand up to severe weather before the damage happens. Here is what FORTIFIED certification means for your home and why it matters in Colorado.

What Is a FORTIFIED Roof?

A FORTIFIED Roof is a specific building standard created by the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) to protect homes from severe weather like high winds, hail, and hurricanes.

Most local building codes set minimum safety rules for houses. Any good contractor follows these basic codes. FORTIFIED goes beyond those standard requirements. It adds extra layers of protection that keep your home dry and safe when severe weather hits.

To earn certification, our crew completed specialized training. We learned specific installation techniques using tested, high-quality materials. When you choose a FORTIFIED roof with Sky Manor, you know your installation follows strict quality guidelines. You won’t have to worry about cheap work that leads to sudden leaks and early repairs.

Why Colorado Roofs Need Extra Protection

If you live in Colorado, you know how fast the weather can change. Hail is the biggest threat to Colorado homes. 

When large hail hits a roof, the impact shatters the protective fiberglass mat beneath your shingle surfaces. Standard shingles lose their protective granules over time and become more vulnerable to future damage. Strong mountain winds can also catch shingle edges, lifting them up and allowing rain to pour underneath.

A standard roof might pass local codes, but it often struggles against a heavy Colorado hail storm. FORTIFIED standards add extra protection to help reduce the risk of storm damage before it starts.

The 5 Pillars of a FORTIFIED Roof

When we install a FORTIFIED Roof, we follow a strict system to seal and strengthen your home. Every layer works together to block wind, water, and hail.

• Enhanced roof deck attachment: We use stronger, closer-spaced ring-shank nails to secure the wood decking to your home’s frame. This stops wind from pulling the wooden deck off your house.
• Sealed roof deck: We apply a FORTIFIED approved waterproof barrier over the wood deck. If high winds blow shingles away, this seal keeps water from leaking into your home.
• Locked down roof edges: Roof edges take the hardest hit during windstorms. We use wider drip edges and strong starter strip products to keep wind from lifting shingles at the edges.
• Impact-resistant shingles: Our shingle manufacturer of choice, Atlas Roofing, offers high-grade, FORTIFIED roof materials  built to absorb hail impacts without cracking or losing their mat structure. We proudly install Atlas StormMaster Shake, a Class 4 impact resistant shingle that meets FORTIFIED standards. 
• Wind and rain resistant attic vents: Standard vents can pull water into your attic during horizontal rain. Our FORTIFIED roof installations use specialized Lomanco vents that block water from entering during high wind storms. 

Is a FORTIFIED Roof Worth the Investment?

A new roof is one of the biggest investments you make to your home. Choosing a FORTIFIED roof is best for homeowners who want to expand the lifespan of their roof and stop repeating the repair cycle.

Investing in quality materials and proper installation pays off over time. Instead of calling for repairs after every major summer storm, your roof stays intact.

We believe in hardening homes against Colorado climate threats. Building stronger roofs is the best way to give homeowners control back over their properties.

Ready to upgrade your home’s storm protection? Contact us today to schedule a free roof assessment with our certified team.