What FORTIFIED Really Is And Why Roofers Are Confused w/Fred Malik

Most roofing contractors have heard of FORTIFIED but very few actually understand what it is, how it works, or whether it’s worth it.

In this episode of The Roofing Millionaires, I sit down with Fred Malik, Director of the FORTIFIED Program, to break down the entire system, without marketing fluff.

We cover:

- Why FORTIFIED was created in the first place

- What FORTIFIED actually is (and what it’s not)

- The step-by-step process to become a FORTIFIED certified contractor

- How FORTIFIED is different from every other “roofing certification”

- The real difference between a FORTIFIED roofer vs a standard roofer

- Costs, inspections, approvals, and what contractors need to prepare for

- The challenges FORTIFIED is facing today — and how they’re fixing them

- How FORTIFIED ensures contractors don’t cut corners or game the system

- What training, courses, or qualifications contractors actually need

- How FORTIFIED helps contractors who don’t fully understand advanced standards

- How FORTIFIED-certified homes protect homeowners long-term

- What FORTIFIED is doing to create homeowner demand, so contractors aren’t selling uphill

- What Fred would improve inside FORTIFIED if he could change things faster

This conversation is designed to bridge the gap between:

Roofing contractors who want clarity

And FORTIFIED leadership that wants proper adoption

If you’re a roofing company owner, project manager, or industry leader trying to understand whether FORTIFIED matters — this episode will save you months of confusion.

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