FORTIFIED Roof™ Eligibility Solutions
Trinity Engineering specializes in resolving FORTIFIED Roof™ eligibility issues that block many homes from IBHS designation. We assess complex conditions and deliver targeted engineering design solutions to bring the property into compliance. As the leading provider of these specialized services, we help homeowners, roofers, and contractors achieve designations efficiently, to receive the benefits of the Fortified Roof™ program.
Solutions For FORTIFIED Roof™ Eligibility Issues
These Situations Are Outside The Normal Installation Method Requirements And An Engineer Is Needed:
- ROOF-TOP DECK POST CONNECTIONS
- WALKABLE FLAT ROOFS
- HANDRAILS THROUGH FLAT ROOFS
- ATYPICAL RAFTERS (TIMBERS)
- ISOLATE INELIGIBLE ROOF OR DECK
- ROOF-TOP DECK CLEARANCE
- RE-FRAMING INELIGIBLE ROOFS
- ROUND ROOFS
- ROOF-TOP EQUIPMENT
- KNEE-WALLS ON ROOF
Standard Solutions
We have worked closely with IBHS to develop a set of standardized solutions for these common eligibility issues.
While every project is unique, we have created solutions that cover the range of issues we commonly encounter. For cases outside the ranges covered by these designs, we can provide custom answers.
We also actively work to train contractors and evaluators to properly install and document these solutions. This enables your team to succeed.
Contact us to see whether your contractor and evaluator are Trinity-Certified for your specific eligibility issue.
Straight-Forward Answers Simple Solutions
There are times where the modifications required will be outside your desired budget. We will always be up front with you and coordinate with your contractor, so you can make the best decision for your property.
When multiple solutions are possible, we will let you decide which you'd prefer.
- Total Transparency
- Up-Front Pricing
- Neutral Third Party
The Steps To Resolving Any Eligibility Issue
We will walk you and your contractor through the following steps. Afterward, your roof can be replaced the same as any other roof.
Site Inspection
Our Engineer Inspects the Roofing Components and Framing
We will evaluate all of the following to ensure your roof can meet IBHS Home Standard and State Building Code Requirements.
Eligibility & Recommendations Report
Your Contractor Will Provide an Estimate Using Our Initial Guidance
Our report will include template details they can use to create an accurate price. You can then decide whether to move forward with those solutions. Verify on our website here whether your contractor/roofer is already trained in your specific eligibility solution set.
Some eligibility issues do not match our standard details. For these, we provide a custom solution for your particular roofing configuration.
For NCIUA Strengthen Your Roof Grant Program Applicants, all our services through this phase are covered by the Grant Program - you will not be responsible for any costs for our initial recommendations!
Day-of-Construction Remote Inspection
We Video-Conference With Your Contractor During Construction
At each of the construction steps, your contractor will video-conference with us. We can also be available for immediate responses to solve unforeseen issues.
Your contractor will coordinate installation with us at least 2-business days in advance.
All installations require a day-of video conference. We cannot provide the ECF without confirming the installation.
Engineering Compliance Form (ECF)
We Send IBHS an ECF Confirming the Eligibility Issues are Resolved
IBHS requires us to prepare a short report with the photos taken during the remote construction inspection.
The remainder of your roof installation will proceed the same as any other FORTIFIED Roof™.
IBHS is the final authority on all eligibility decisions; our guidance will incorporate their answers to your specific issues during step 1 but your roofer is responsible for all other FORTIFIED installation components.
We cannot provide the ECF without 1) the remote day-of inspection and 2) the required photos of the installation.
Experience you can rely on. answers when you need them.
We keep you informed throughout the process. Every correspondence we will tell you the next steps, who is responsible, whether there is a fee, and the timeline for completion.
You will never be charged a fee until you've been notified and agreed.
For your contractor, we only ask for 2 days notice for scheduling the installation to ensure we can have an engineer available at the right times.
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Engineering designs don't have to be complicated or Expensive
At Trinity Engineering, we specialize in quickly assessing IBHS FORTIFIED Roof™ eligibility issues and delivering clear engineering designs that resolve them. Our streamlined process makes it simple for homeowners, roofers, and contractors to achieve official FORTIFIED designation.
Email us with any questions: fortified@trinitypllc.com