Sealed roof deck
The seams in the roof deck get sealed, so if shingles blow off, water stays out.
Fortified certified
Fortified roofs in Colorado Springs.
A Fortified roof is built to a stronger standard than code, set by the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS), and checked by an independent evaluator. J.R.B. is Fortified certified, so we can build one on your home.
What makes it Fortified
Stronger where roofs fail first.
Ring-shank nails
Nails with rings on the shank grip the deck and resist pulling out in high wind.
Locked-down edges
Stronger edge metal and fastening at the eaves and rakes, where wind lifts a roof first.
Impact-rated shingles
In hail country, the shingles are rated to take hail hits.
Independent check
An independent evaluator inspects the work, and your home gets a Fortified certificate.
Colorado grants
Strengthen Colorado Homes grants are coming.
Colorado passed Senate Bill 26-155 in 2026 to create grants that help homeowners pay for hail-resistant roofs on their own homes. The program is paid for by a small fee on homeowners insurance, with funding starting in 2027. Awards are set to be prioritized by things like income, roof age, home size, and weather risk.
Compared to a normal roof, a Fortified roof usually adds about $3,000 to $10,000, depending on the size and shape of your roof. The grants are meant to help cover that upgrade.
The details are still being set. Check the box on the form below and we'll let you know when applications open. Since we're already certified, you'll be ready on day one.
Get on the grant update list- 40+Years of family roofing
- 1993J.R.B. registered in Colorado
- 5,000+Roofs finished
- A+BBB, accredited since 2016
Fortified Roof certified installer
GAF Certified Residential Roofing Contractor
Owens Corning Preferred ContractorBBB A+ Accredited Business since 2016PPRBD licensed #14165, B-D-1 ExteriorsLicensed and insured. Pikes Peak Regional Building license #14165. 810 permits pulled since 1999. 24/7 emergency tarping.
Questions
Straight answers.
What does a Fortified roof cost?
It depends on your roof. We'll price a standard roof and a Fortified roof side by side so you can compare.
Can my current roof be made Fortified?
A Fortified roof is built when the roof is replaced, because the deck has to be sealed. If your roof is due, that's the time.
When can I apply for a grant?
Funding starts in 2027 and applications are not open yet. Check the box on the form and we will tell you when they open.
Will it lower my insurance?
Some insurance companies offer discounts for Fortified or impact-rated roofs. Ask your agent what yours offers.
Who sets the Fortified standard?
The Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS), a nonprofit research group funded by the insurance industry.