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281-940-7557Houston / Galveston Metro South409-710-9008Beaumont / Galveston Island
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IBHS FORTIFIED ROOF / TBAR ROOFING

Plan a FORTIFIED Roof with a verified provider

A stronger roof deserves a clear plan before tear-off. IBHS lists TBAR Roofing as Compliant and Tracy Gibbs as an Active roofer provider. We can help you discuss the roofing scope, required checkpoints and paperwork with an independent FORTIFIED Evaluator.

Start with the whole roof, not a product label

A FORTIFIED Roof is a documented construction path, not a shingle brand or a promise that any replacement will qualify. Before work begins, discuss the existing roof, the applicable IBHS standard, and the evaluator checkpoints that may need to happen while details are still visible. That conversation makes the proposal more useful and reduces avoidable surprises.

For projects permitted on or after November 1, 2025, IBHS requires the 2025 FORTIFIED Home Standard. Where permits are not required, the installation date determines that standard's applicability. Check IBHS's current standard and technical documents ↗.

Texas roof-fortification proposal: 38-second excerpt

In this July 31, 2026 excerpt, Governor Abbott discusses homeowners insurance and a proposed Texas roof-fortification program. The proposal is separate from an IBHS FORTIFIED Roof designation.

Excerpt: 1:15–1:53 of the original full recording ↗. Read the dated Texas windstorm updates ↗.

What the project path looks like

  1. Check the property and roof. Review the roof's condition, the planned scope and program eligibility with an independent FORTIFIED Evaluator.
  2. Put the construction details in writing. Identify the roof covering and applicable deck attachment, sealed-roof-deck, edge, opening and other details. A product name alone does not establish compliance.
  3. Schedule evidence checkpoints. Agree who coordinates the evaluator and when photos or site observations are needed before work is covered.
  4. Submit and keep the records. The evaluator submits documentation to IBHS. If IBHS approves the property, keep the designation certificate with the roof proposal, warranty and applicable Texas windstorm records.

Verified provider, property designation, and WPI-8: three different things

The IBHS provider record lists TBAR Roofing (012271) as Compliant and Tracy Gibbs (R012479) as an Active roofer provider. It does not mean every TBAR employee is certified or that every TBAR roof receives a FORTIFIED designation. IBHS says a designation is property-specific and valid for five years, with re-evaluation needed for renewal. Read IBHS's redesignation guidance ↗.

A Texas WPI-8 is separate construction-compliance paperwork issued through TDI's windstorm process. It is not a FORTIFIED designation, an insurance policy or a guaranteed premium discount. See the TDI inspection path ↗.

For the policy discussion behind recent Texas roof-fortification proposals, watch Governor Abbott's excerpt on the Texas windstorm updates page ↗. The proposed state program is separate from an IBHS property designation.

Ask these questions before you choose a proposal

  • Who engages the independent evaluator, and when are checkpoints scheduled?
  • Which roof details are included, and how will concealed decking changes be approved?
  • Who coordinates permits, any TDI inspection, and final homeowner records?
  • Which manufacturer and workmanship warranty terms apply to the written scope?

Talk with TBAR about your roof and the documentation you want to achieve. Request a roof conversation ↗ or call 281-940-7557. Our GAF roof-system guide explains material and warranty choices; a GAF product or warranty alone does not designate a property as FORTIFIED.