FORTIFIED™ Roofing Nails from Maze Nails
YOUR ROOF IS ONLY AS STRONG AS WHAT HOLDS IT DOWN.
FORTIFIED™ is the beyond-code standard built to help keep roofs on through hurricanes, high winds, and hail. It starts at the deck, with the right nail, driven the right way.
The roofing material above the deck must also be properly fastened. Choosing the right nail for your shingles is just as critical to the overall roofing system.
Maze manufactures qualifying roofing nails for use in applicable FORTIFIED roofing applications, including both hand-driven and collated fasteners designed for roof-covering installation.
Maze Nails is an independently certified compliant vendor with qualifying products for use as components of a FORTIFIED Roof™.
What Is a FORTIFIED Roof™?
FORTIFIED Home™ is a beyond-code construction and re-roofing standard from the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) designed to help strengthen homes against severe weather.
A FORTIFIED Roof is more than a single product. It combines stronger roof-deck attachment with additional measures designed to help keep the roof attached and reduce water intrusion during severe weather.
Key elements include:
Ring-Shank Nails — Increased holding power.
Sealed Roof Deck — Helps keep water out if the roof covering is lost.
Impact-Rated Roof Cover — For the hail supplement.
Reinforced Roof Edges — Including wider drip edge and bonded starter.
Why Do Nails Matter in a FORTIFIED Roof?
Nearly Double the Resistance to Wind Uplift
Over 70% of insured catastrophic residential losses in a typical year include roof damage.
FORTIFIED nails the roof deck with 8d ring-shank fasteners because they nearly double resistance to wind uplift.
That's why the fastener shouldn't be an afterthought.
The nail may be a small part of your roof, but it plays a critical role in holding that roof down.
Why Contractors Choose Maze for FORTIFIED Projects
Double Hot-Dip Galvanized
Maze STORMGUARD® double hot-dip galvanized nails provide a thick zinc coating for superior corrosion protection and are backed by Maze's lifetime warranty when used as directed.
Meets ASTM Standards
Qualifying Maze fasteners meet applicable ASTM F1667 and ASTM A153 requirements.
304 Stainless Steel for Coastal Applications
For applicable projects within 300 feet of saltwater, Maze offers 304 stainless steel fasteners to meet FORTIFIED requirements.
Hand-Drive & Coil Options
Different roofing applications and installation methods call for different fasteners. Maze manufactures both hand-driven and collated roofing nails, providing contractors with options for the specific application.
Maze Invented the Ring-Shank Nail
Maze invented the ring-shank nail in 1934.
More than 90 years later, the increased holding power of the ring-shank design continues to play an important role in resilient construction.
THE RIGHT NAIL FOR THE RIGHT PART OF THE ROOF
A FORTIFIED Roof™ is a system.
The nail attaching the roof deck has one job.
The nail securing the shingles has another.
Fasteners used for other roofing components may have different requirements again.
That's why Maze offers a broad range of roofing fasteners rather than a one-size-fits-all "FORTIFIED nail."
The goal is simple: use the right nail for the application and install it according to the applicable FORTIFIED requirements and roofing-material manufacturer's specifications.
Always verify the current FORTIFIED Home™ standard and roofing-material manufacturer's requirements before selecting a fastener.
A Small Part of Your Roof. A Big Part of Its Strength.
When you're investing thousands of dollars in a new roof, it's natural to focus on the shingles you can see.
But what you can't see matters, too.
The nails beneath those shingles and inside the roof deck are responsible for keeping critical components attached when they're subjected to extreme wind.
That's why FORTIFIED starts with stronger connections.
Ask Your Roofer:
What nails are you using to attach my roof deck?
Are they ring-shank?
Do the fasteners meet the FORTIFIED requirements for my project?
What corrosion protection are you using?
A stronger roof isn't just about what's on top.
It's about what holds it down.
BUILD BEYOND CODE. BUILD WITH MAZE.
Since 1848, Maze Nails has manufactured American-made fasteners for contractors who depend on quality connections.
And since 1934, when Maze invented the ring-shank nail, we've understood that how a nail holds can be just as important as what it holds.
When you're building a roof designed for greater resilience, don't overlook what holds it down.
MAZE NAILS BUILDING AMERICA ONE NAIL AT A TIME.
FORTIFIED™ and FORTIFIED Home™ are trademarks of the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS). Maze Nails is an independently certified compliant vendor. Requirements vary by wind zone and standard version. Confirm current requirements at FORTIFIEDHome.org. Product qualified for use as a component of a FORTIFIED Roof™. Additional requirements, eligibility criteria and restrictions apply.