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FORTIFIED Roof™ Solutions

High-Performance Roofing Systems

The FORTIFIED Roof™ standard developed by the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) sets the national benchmark for fortified roofing, helping homes and buildings better withstand extreme weather events such as high winds, hail, and heavy rainfall.

This compliance represents a powerful collaboration between IBHS’s building science expertise and Polyglass’ advanced roofing technologies. It reflects a shared commitment to resilient, performance-based construction practices that exceed traditional code requirements.

Recent study on FORTIFIED performance during hurricane Sally
Fortified Performance in Hurricane Sally

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Why Choose Polyglass for FORTIFIED Roof™ Projects?

Polyglass underlayments and self-adhered membranes qualify for use in FORTIFIED Roof systems, supporting contractors, municipalities, developers, and homeowners in achieving FORTIFIED Roof Designations. These materials deliver superior performance across key resilience areas:

  • High wind resistance through durable self-adhered systems
  • Moisture protection with enhanced sealing capabilities
  • Proven long-term durability that outperforms traditional roofing assemblies

The Polyglass FORTIFIED Advantage

When you choose Polyglass products for FORTIFIED Roof™ systems, you unlock benefits that matter at every level of the construction ecosystem:

  • Certified performance with roofing solutions qualified for use in FORTIFIED Roof™ applications
  • Resilience-focused value that helps differentiate your projects and protect against extreme weather
  • Long-term durability designed to outperform standard assemblies in high-risk environments
  • Enhanced credibility through alignment with nationally recognized building science standards
  • Potential cost savings and increased property value from stronger, certified roof systems
  • Resources and support to help communicate the advantages of resilient construction and certified roofing

Qualified Polyglass Products

Polyglass offers a full suite of underlayments and membranes qualified for use as components in FORTIFIED Roof™ systems:

Polystrip™ SA

Roof Deck Joint Tape

Polyanchor® SU

SYNTHETIC ROOF UNDERLAYMENT

Polystick® MX

SELF-ADHERED HIGH TEMP UNDERLAYMENT

Polyanchor® XFR

Ember Resistant Fire Rated Underlayment

Polyanchor® HV

High Velocity Wind Anchor Sheet

Polyflex® SA P FR

SELF-ADHERED GRANULATED APP (PLASTOMERIC) CAP SHEET
Elastoflex SA V FR

Elastoflex SA V FR

SELF-ADHERED SBS (ELASTOMERIC) ROOF MEMBRANE

Polystick® MTS Plus

SELF-ADHERED MULTI-PURPOSE HIGH TEMP UNDERLAYMENT

Polystick® XFR

SELF-ADHERED FIRE-RESISTANT HIGH TEMP UNDERLAYMENT

Polystick® TU PLUS

SELF-ADHERED REINFORCED WIND & WATER TILE UNDERLAYMENT

Polystick® TU MAX

SELF-ADHERED WIND & WATER TILE UNDERLAYMENT

Polystick® TU P

SELF-ADHERED REINFORCED GRANULE-SURFACED TILE UNDERLAYMENT

Polystick® P HT

Premium flexible self-adhered ice & water High Temp underlayment

Polystick® IR-Xe

SELF-ADHERED ICE & WATER PROTECTION SHINGLE UNDERLAYMENT

Disclaimer: Products listed above may be used as part of a FORTIFIED Roof. Additional installation requirements, eligibility criteria, and limitations apply. For full details, visit FORTIFIEDHome.org.

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Building Science Meets Roofing Innovation

FORTIFIED Roof promotes best-in-class building practices that go beyond local codes. Polyglass is proud to support this initiative with a product line engineered for high performance, long-term protection, and community resilience.

Polyglass products can be used as components of a FORTIFIED Roof system. Additional requirements, eligibility criteria, and restrictions may apply. For full 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