Fortified Roofs Outperform in Hurricane Sally

By Jason • August 5, 2025

When Hurricane Sally made landfall in September 2020, IBHS (Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety) researchers documented a striking difference in outcomes: homes built to FORTIFIED standards experienced dramatically less roof damage and virtually no water intrusion compared to standard construction. The full performance data is covered in detail in our article on [insurance savings with FORTIFIED homes](/blog/insurance-savings-with-fortified-homes/). If you're considering upgrading your roof to FORTIFIED standards, Acadiana Roof Restoration is a certified IBHS Fortified Roof Contractor serving all of Acadiana and South Louisiana. [Contact us](/contact/) to learn more or call [337-999-ROOF (7663)](tel:+13379997663).

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