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2025 FORTIFIED Standards for Clay and Concrete Roof Tiles
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- The FORTIFIED Factor
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- Feb 6, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 1108
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Summary
Clay and concrete roof tiles are a durable roofing option—but under the 2025 FORTIFIED Home™ Standard , they come with specific requirements that homeowners, roofers, and builders must understand. In this episode of The FORTIFIED Factor , our AI Experts (informed by Knockout Inspections) break down how the current 2025 FORTIFIED Standard applies to clay and concrete tile roof systems. The guidance discussed in this episode reflects existing requirements that continue to govern tile installation, attachment, and verification for homes pursuing a FORTIFIED Roof™ designation . Topics covered include: Required design pressure reports for clay and concrete tile systems How tile attachments must meet or exceed site-specific wind uplift pressures Approved installation methods, fasteners, and adhesives Why mortar-set tiles are not permitted under the FORTIFIED standard Special considerations for hip and ridge boards, fasteners, and roof decking Whether you’re planning a new roof, re-roofing with tile, or preparing for a FORTIFIED evaluation, this episode clarifies what the standard requires today to help ensure your roof is resilient, reliable, and severe-weather ready. 📞 Have questions after listening? Contact Knockout Inspections at 855-GO-FOR-KO (855-463-6756) or visit fortifiedhome.com to speak with our in-house FORTIFIED Evaluators. This episode is informed by the 2025 FORTIFIED Home™ Standard, Section 4.7.2, which outlines requirements for clay and concrete tile roof systems.