{"podcast":{"title":"The FORTIFIED Factor","slug":"the-fortified-factor-7062551","podcast_index_feed_id":7062551,"rss_url":"https://feeds.transistor.fm/the-fortified-factor","website_url":"https://GoForKO.com","image_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/nCTQkB-ZnH9NCSue2qs_ESRFMeqh92n8gkstxaYmxgY/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9iNDA1/NWM5NTU5NTZjNzU4/ZTYxMzhjYTU0ZmU5/ZGJiMi5wbmc.jpg","author":"Knockout Inspections","episode_count":73,"summary":"An AI assisted podcast discussing all things resilient, reliable and severe-weather ready as it pertains to one of of your most important investments: YOUR HOME! This is a work product of Knockout Inspections. Our company has a team of in-house FORTIFIED Evaluators ready to answer any and all of your questions. Give us a call at 855-GO-FOR-KO, or visit fortifiedhome.com.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-fortified-factor-7062551"},"episode":{"title":"Updated Standards for Contractors and Roofers","slug":"updated-standards-for-contractors-and-roofers","published_at":"2025-11-28T14:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-fortified-factor-7062551/updated-standards-for-contractors-and-roofers","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-fortified-factor-7062551","url":"https://share.transistor.fm/s/d6647815","audio_url":"https://media.transistor.fm/d6647815/88f4628e.mp3","summary":"Are you a roofing contractor or builder trying to stay ahead of the new 2025 FORTIFIED® Home Standard? In this episode of The FORTIFIED Factor , our AI Experts (informed by Knockout Inspections) break down the stricter requirements that now define what it means to be a truly resilient, storm-ready roofing professional. We cover why IBHS raised the bar for roof performance nationwide, what the November 1, 2025 cutoff means for your projects, and how to adapt your crews, materials, and documentation so your work still qualifies for FORTIFIED designations and homeowner insurance benefits. You’ll learn: The hard deadline : which projects must follow the 2025 FORTIFIED Home Standard and which can still use the 2022 standard How tighter nailing patterns , minimum sheathing thickness , and mandatory sealed roof decks change your day-to-day installs Why IBHS-rated impact-resistant shingles are now required for FORTIFIED hail requirements (legacy “Class 4” isn’t enough) The new rules for roof-mounted equipment like solar panels, HVAC units, and satellite dishes What “ no more sloppy documentation ” really means: high-res, time-stamped, geo-tagged photo verification layer-by-layer The mandatory contractor certification requirements to keep your roofs eligible for FORTIFIED designations The updated time-in-business requirement : lowered from 7 years to just 2 years , opening the door for high-performing newer companies How the online FORTIFIED Roof 2025 training and exam work (tight timelines, 85% passing score, 3 attempts) The step-by-step path to becoming a listed FORTIFIED service provider and turning compliance into a competitive edge Whether you’re a seasoned roofing company or a fast-growing contractor, this episode helps you turn a looming standard into a market advantage—…","meta_description":"Are you a roofing contractor or builder trying to stay ahead of the new 2025 FORTIFIED® Home Standard? In this episode of The FORTIFIED Factor , our AI Ex…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":907,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-fortified-factor-7062551/episodes/updated-standards-for-contractors-and-roofers/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-fortified-factor-7062551/updated-standards-for-contractors-and-roofers.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}