
A FORTIFIED Roof™ is a storm-resistant roofing system designed by the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (a US-based, independent nonprofit research organization) to protect homes from high winds, heavy rain, and severe weather.
Unlike a standard roof built to minimum code, a FORTIFIED roof is engineered to stand up to real-world storms. Specifically, the kind we see every year across the Myrtle Beach/Coastal Carolina and the Greenville/Upstate parts of South Carolina.
It’s not just better shingles. It’s comprehensive and verified system that strengthens the most vulnerable parts of your roof. Especially the parts where damage usually begins during an extreme weather event.
Home ownership is a constant balance between unique asthetic, mitigating cost, and making wise investments in maintainence & upkeep. It’s also about reducing risk of catastrophic damage when it comes to the most crucial parts of your home.
Here are four reasons why homeowners choose a FORTIFIED roofing system.

From spring storms to hurricane season, your roof is your first line of defense. FORTIFIED roofs are engineered to reduce the risk of catastropic failure when the unthinkable happens.

Many South Carolina homeowners qualify for insurance discounts with a certified FORTIFIED roof. The highest standard of excellence for your roof often translates to savings for your pocket.

Wind and water are the enemy of any roof. A small leak can turn into a huge problem with the interior walls and ceilings of your home. Keeping water out means avoiding costly repairs to ceilings, walls, and flooring.

A FORTIFIED Roof all but guarantees a much better number for homeowners looking to have their homes appraised for resale. You're not just adding safety, you're adding value.
A FORTIFIED system is a smart choice if you:
Live in Myrtle Beach, Greenville, or surrounding areas?
Plan to stay in your home for several years?
Want protection beyond standard building code?
Have experienced storm or wind damage before?
If that sounds like you, then a FORTIFIED roofing system is a good choice for you!

United Roofing conducts a free inspection of your current roof's condition and determine FORTIFIED eligibility.
A roofing expert from United Roofing will outline exactly what’s needed to meet certification standards and all costs.
Our professionally trained crew installs your new roofing system using FORTIFIED specified methods.
An independent evaluator reviews the work for certification. Once completed, You receive official FORTIFIED documentation for insurance and resale.
We bring the “Royal Treatment” approach to installing FORTIFIED roof systems that has earned us recognition as one of the most trusted roofing contractors in the Carolinas.
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The short answer is yes. But it’s not as dramatic as most people expect. A FORTIFIED roof typically costs about 5–10% more than a standard roof replacement. Many homeowners offset that cost through insurance premium discounts, and more importantly, by avoiding costly interior damage after a storm. When you look at it over 10–15 years, it often ends up being the more practical financial decision.
Yes. United Roofing is one such contractor. This part matters more than most people realize. A FORTIFIED roof isn’t just a “type” of roof; it’s a certified system. That means specific installation standards must be followed. Work must be documented during installation and a third-party evaluator must verify everything. Without that process, you don’t get certification, insurance benefits, or proof of performance.
Let’s be honest: no roof is indestructible. But what a FORTIFIED roof does is resist wind uplift longer, prevent catastrophic failure at the edges, and keep water out even if shingles are damaged. Most of the damage during hurricanes doesn’t come from the wind, it comes from water entering the home after the roof is compromised. FORTIFIED systems are specifically designed to prevent that chain reaction.
In most cases, FORTIFIED certification is achieved during a full roof replacement, not a repair. That’s because the roof deck needs to be properly sealed, fastening patterns must be installed from the base layer up, and edge details must be reinforced from the start. If your roof is nearing the end of its lifespan anyway, that’s the ideal time to upgrade.
In most cases, installation takes about the same amount of time as a standard roof. Most roofing replacements, for most homes, happen in a single day. However, this depends greatly on the size of your home and age of your existing roof. With a FORTIFIED roof install, it might take a liitle longer. The difference isn’t in speed it’s in attention to detail. Sealing the roof deck properly, installing enhanced fastening systems, and documenting each step for certification can add to the length of time to complete a replacement. The roofing experts at United Roofing will be able to give you a very accurate timeline during your initial, free roofing inspection.
If you reside in or around these areas, United Roofing is ready to help you.

Myrtle Beach & North Myrtle Beach, Surfside Beach, Murrells Inlet, Garden City, Conway, Loris, Aynor, Florence, Sumter, Darlington, Hartsville, Dillon, Marion, Charleston, Mt. Pleasant, West Ashley, North Charleston, Goose Creek, Ladson, Summerville, Sangaree, Ridgeville, Windwood, Whiteville, Elizabethtown, Lumberton.

Greenville, Spartanburg, Simpsonville, Greer, Easley, Piedmont, Inman, Travelers Rest, Anderson, Laurens, Asheville (NC), Hendersonville (NC), Fletcher (NC).
If it is time to have your roof inspected for a replacement, and you want the maximum amount of quality and protection a new roof can provide, please let us know by filling out this brief form. A FORTIFIED roofing expert can be scheduled for the time and day you prefer.