Which Level is Right for Your Project?
Keep Wind and Water Out and Roof-Mounted Equipment On
- Stronger roofing system designed to provide better protection against severe wind
- Gutters and downspouts designed and tested for outstanding performance
- Sealed roof deck required for steep-sloped roofs
- Superior skylights designed and tested to withstand water intrusion and large missile impact
- Roof-mounted equipment must be designed for increased wind pressures
Protect the Envelope and Reduce Business Operations Downtime
- All FORTIFIED Roof requirements must be satisfied
- In hurricane-prone regions: All windows and glazed openings must be impact-rated or protected to minimize water and wind/wind pressure intrusion
- Wall systems must be impact-rated
- Exterior doors must be impact-rated or protected
- Parapets and false fronts must be adequately braced and anchored
- Electrical and mechanical equipment must be protected from flood/water damage
- Electrical connections must be installed to easily connect backup power
Keep the Building Tied Together and Maintain Business Operations
- All FORTIFIED Silver requirements must be satisfied
- Load path must be engineered and verified
- Canopies must be adequately anchored/supported
- Backup power must be provided