Short-Term Roof Aging Farm Conducted at 1- and 2-year intervals (with potential for additional short-term life-milestones), the Short-Term Roof Aging Farm evaluates how recently aged roofing materials respond to hail-impact testing. This work bridges the gap between new and naturally aged roof performance and deepens understanding of how roof cover materials evolve under real-world exposure before…
IBHS Building Code Progress Modern building codes work – when adopted and enforced. They save lives, reduce property damage, limit disruption, and strengthen the resiliency of our communities. For more than two decades, IBHS research has shaped codes related to the wind, wind-driven rain, and wildfire performance of buildings, driving stronger, safer, and more resilient building…
Home / Hail / Hail Impact Performance of Low-Slope Metal Roofing Hail Impact Performance of Low-Slope Metal Roofing Roofs serve as the first line of defense against severe weather, protecting buildings and occupants from the hazards storms bring. Hail alone is responsible for billions of dollars of roof damage in the United States every year…
Richburg, SC, November 19, 2025 — The Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) today released the 2025 update to its Hail Impact-Resistant Shingle Ratings, reinforcing its commitment to improving asphalt shingle durability and reducing storm damage. Now in its fourth edition, researchers this year evaluated a record 24 impact-resistant shingle products — IBHS’s most expansive assessment to date — capturing the performance of approximately 95% of the impact-resistant shingles sold annually.
About This Research In a wildfire, homes ignite through a complex mix of ember attack and direct flame exposure. This research explains why no single hardening measure can fully protect a building and why a two-tiered, system-based approach is essential. Drawing on the latest science, the paper outlines strategies that provide foundational protection against embers…
RICHBURG, SC, Oct. 14, 2025 – The Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) and Headwaters Economics today released a study examining the cost of rebuilding in Altadena, California, following the Eaton Fire. It finds constructing a wildfire-resistant home is both achievable and affordable, adding just 3% to the total cost of the building components that matter most for wildfire mitigation, such as roofing, siding and windows, compared to traditional building methods.
Richburg, SC, Aug. 26, 2025 – Researchers from the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) say adding an ember-resistant buffer to the landscaping nearest a home is a critical step homeowners can take to prevent it from igniting in a wildfire. The good news is that much of the work to create this zone can be do-it-yourself.
Richburg, SC, June 17, 2025 – As extreme wildfires become more frequent and intense, the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) has released the first update to its Wildfire Prepared Home™ Technical Standard to help homeowners defend their properties.
Fairhope, AL, June 5, 2025 – Yesterday, during the 10th Annual FORTIFIED Awards celebration, the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) recognized 76 FORTIFIED service providers and non-profits taking the lead to better prepare their communities for severe weather. The awards honor organizations that have helped at least 100 customers earn a FORTIFIED Home™ designation and contributed to the record number issued in 2024.
RICHBURG, S.C., June 2, 2025 – At the traditional start of hurricane season, the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) advises both coastal and inland homeowners to take steps now using its research-based Hurricane Ready guidance to prepare their homes ahead of the next storm.
