Fortifying Attainable Zero

A homebuilder in Greenville, South Carolina is pursuing Fortified Gold certification from the Institute of Business and Home Safety to construct homes with superior wind resilience as a standard baseline rather than an optional upgrade. High wind resilience is becoming essential for durable construction in the region rather than a discretionary feature.

In our area of Greenville, South Carolina, high wind resilience isn’t just “a nice to have” home feature—it’s a baseline for building a durable home. That made our decision to aim for Fortified Gold—the highest level in the Institute of Business and Home Safety (IBHS) Fortified Home standard—feel…

This story was originally published by JLC Online.