Deerfield Beach, FL – May XX, 2025 – Polyglass U.S.A., Inc., a leading manufacturer of roofing and waterproofing systems, is proud to announce that its roofing systems are now compliant with the FORTIFIED Roof™ standard, developed by the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS). FORTIFIED Roof is a national benchmark for storm-ready construction, designed to help buildings better withstand severe weather including high winds, hail, and heavy rain.
Polyglass underlayments and self-adhered membranes now qualify for use in FORTIFIED Roof™ projects, enabling contractors, developers, municipalities, and homeowners to access trusted, high-performance materials that support resilient construction practices and exceed traditional code requirements.
Polyglass remains committed to smarter, stronger, and more sustainable roofing solutions. This milestone reflects that ongoing commitment by delivering products that comply with the rigorous performance standards of the FORTIFIED Roof™ program and help protect communities across the country.
Supporting Storm-Resistant Construction Nationwide
Developed by IBHS, the FORTIFIED Roof™ program promotes best-in-class construction practices that go beyond local codes, delivering verified protection through a set of enhanced standards. Polyglass roofing systems contribute to these standards by providing:
- High wind resistance through durable self-adhered membranes
- Moisture protection via superior sealing performance
- Long-lasting durability proven to outperform conventional roofing assemblies
This compliance represents a meaningful alignment between IBHS’s building science expertise and Polyglass’ advanced roofing technologies. It also supports contractors seeking to grow their resilience-focused offerings and provides tools to help educate clients on the benefits of storm-ready building solutions.
Products qualified for use as a component of a FORTIFIED Roof Additional requirements, eligibility criteria and restrictions apply. For details, visit FORTIFIEDHome.org.
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Why Polyglass?
Polyglass® is an ISO 9001:2015 Certified, leading manufacturer of modified bitumen roofing and waterproofing membranes and roof coatings for low- and steep-slope applications. We are an industry leader in self-adhered underlayments that are specially designed to help contractors save time and labor costs.
Utilizing the most technologically advanced manufacturing process in the industry, Polyglass operates six state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities — five in North America and one in Italy that serves all of Europe.
As a company that prides itself in innovative and quality roofing products that exceed the needs and expectations of its customers all around the world, we offer roofing contractors the following benefits:
- An extensive line of underlayments and other roofing products that allow for custom-designed solutions for unique construction challenges and environmental conditions
- Outstanding technical support and project assistance
- The most trusted warranties in the industry
- A registered contractor program and a wide array of contractor resources, including instructional videos to Polyschool courses.
- The ability to earn points and redeem prizes for every Polyglass purchase with Club Premio
