The FORTIFIED Factor
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. Our company has a team of in-house FORTIFIED Evaluators ready to answer any and all of your questions. Give us a call at 855-GO-FOR-KO, or visit fortifiedhome.com.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 15 minutes
- Episodes
- 38
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
Sealing Roof Deck Methods
Everything starts with a good foundation, or in FORTIFIED's case, a sealed roof deck. This episode covers the different methods for sealing a home's roof deck and the importance of doing so. Like eve…
Wildfire Home Protection Guide
In response to the California wildfires, Knockout Inspections wishes to bring attention to the available guides and resources for wildfire preparedness provided by IBHS (the same institute that creat…
FORTIFIED Commercial Building Standards
This episode is all about FORTIFIED Commercial and how its levels of Roof, Silver and Gold differ from the residential standards. Visit fortifiedcommercial.org for more on the Commercial Standard. Yo…
FORTIFIED Homes & It's Importance for REALTORS
In this episode, we're covering ten key talking points for REALTORS to know about the FORTIFIED Homes Program that can benefit their clients!
Changes to the 2025 FORTIFIED Home Standard
The Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) has updated the FORTIFIED Home Standard for 2025! Whether you own an existing FORTIFIED Home, help clients buy and sell FORTIFIED Homes in yo…
IBHS Research Center - All The Details!
The Insurance Institute of Business and Home Safety (IBHS) does a lot more than most people think, and their Research Center--located in Chester County, South Carolina--is equipped with state-of-the-…
FAQs about FORTIFIED
Have questions about the FORTIFIED Home Program? This episode is for you! We're diving in to answer the most commonly asked questions about this enhanced building standard for stronger, safer homes. …
Strengthen Alabama Homes (SAH) Program
This week's episode is all about Strengthen Alabama Homes (SAH) Program, which provides grants to Alabama residents for residential wind mitigation on existing, owner occupied, single family homes. F…
FORTIFIED Home - Alabama Premiums & Profits
In this episode of The FORTIFIED Factor Podcast, we dive into how FORTIFIED Home™ standards are reshaping the housing market in Alabama. Learn how these resilient building practices are driving down …
Part 3 of 3: Becoming a FORTIFIED Pro - Builder
In the final episode of our series on certified FORTIFIED professionals, we turn our focus to the FORTIFIED Builder. Builders certified in FORTIFIED standards are uniquely equipped with specialized k…
Part 2 of 3: Becoming a FORTIFIED Pro - Roofer
In the second episode of our three-part series on the professionals certified in the FORTIFIED Home Program, we shine a light on the FORTIFIED Roofer. These experts play a crucial role in protecting …
Part 1 of 3: Becoming a FORTIFIED Pro - Evaluator
In the first episode of our three-part series on the experts behind the FORTIFIED Home Program, we spotlight the FORTIFIED Evaluator—a key professional in making resilient, storm-ready homes possible…
Preparing for Hurricanes & the Aftermath
In this episode of The FORTIFIED Factor, we dive deep into what it takes to prepare your home for hurricane season and the critical steps for handling the aftermath. Join us as we explore how FORTIFI…
The Requirements of a FORTIFIED Roof
In this episode, we dive into the importance of FORTIFIED Roofs in protecting your home from severe weather. Learn how a FORTIFIED Roof can effectively shield your property from damaging winds and re…
Signs that you may need a New Roof
Is it getting to be time for a new roof? What are the warning signs? This episode dives into just that and how a FORTIFIED Roof might be the solution. Should you have questions following this episode…
FORTIFIED Designations & Renewals
A FORTIFIED Home™ Designation, at any level, is good for five years. After that, a FORTIFIED Evaluator will need to come do a renewal evaluation on the exterior of your home to make sure the Roof is …
FORTIFIED Roof, Silver & Gold Explained
The three levels of the FORTIFIED Home program all build on top of one another. FORTIFIED starts at the Roof level to make sure your home is properly sealed to external forces. From there, the Silver…
An Intro to IBHS - The Creators of FORTIFIED
Learn how the FORTIFIED Home™ building standards – developed by the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) – protect your home and create the potential for receiving big discounts on y…