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Protecting Your Home: How Alabama Homeowners Can Receive a Grant for a New Roof

By Meredith Amon

 

A strong, durable roof is one of the most critical components of any home—especially in coastal regions where high winds and severe weather pose a constant threat. Fortunately, Alabama homeowners have access to grant programs that can help cover the cost of upgrading their roofs to more resilient, storm-resistant standards.

Strengthen Alabama Homes Grant Program

The Strengthen Alabama Homes (SAH) grant program provides eligible homeowners with up to $10,000 to upgrade their roofs to the FORTIFIED™ standard, a construction method designed to enhance home resilience against hurricanes, strong winds, and severe weather events.

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How Your Roof Impacts Homeowners' Insurance Rates: What Every Florida Homeowner Needs to Know

Your roof is one of the most critical factors that insurance companies consider when determining your homeowners' insurance policy and rates, especially in hurricane-prone areas like Florida and Alabama. With rising insurance costs, understanding how your roof affects your policy can help you make informed decisions about upgrades, replacements, and potential savings. Let’s explore the key factors insurance companies assess when evaluating your roof.

1. Roof Age Requirements

One of the first things insurers look at is the age of your roof. While roof age plays a major role in determining your eligibility for coverage, Florida law protects homeowners to…

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The Importance of Renewing Your Gold FORTIFIEd Home Certification

Along the Gulf Coast, more and more homebuyers are searching for homes that are fortified.

Owning a Gold FORTIFIED home offers incredible benefits, including up to 55% in homeowner's insurance savings. However, it’s essential to remember that your certification must be renewed every five years. Home modifications, such as changing windows or installing a doggy door, can invalidate your FORTIFIED certification. These changes can compromise the structural integrity of your home and affect its ability to withstand severe weather events, which could lead to loss of insurance discounts.

Why Choose the FORTIFIED Home Program?
The FORTIFIED program sets the national benchmark for…

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How a FORTIFIED Roof Can Protect Your Home from Severe Weather on the Gulf Coast

As local real estate advisors on the Gulf Coast, we understand the challenges our homes face during extreme weather. That's why we recommend FORTIFIED roofing—a proven method to enhance your home's durability against harsh conditions. In our latest blog, learn how strategic upgrades like locking the edges, sealing the seams, and securing the deck with specialized techniques not only protect your home but also offer peace of mind.  We can connect you with qualified FORTIFIED roof contractors to ensure your home is well-prepared to stand against nature’s fury.

Fortified Roofs Gulf Coast


When severe weather hits, it doesn't always take the form of a hurricane or tornado to wreak havoc on your…

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