Tarco today announced it has joined in support of the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety's (IBHS) FORTIFIED Home'* program. Tarco will work to make our communities more resilient by improving the ability of our nation's homes to resist severe weather by promoting FORTIFIED Home's voluntary severe storm protection system upgrades.

"Tarco is pleased to support FORTIFIED Home," said David McCumber, VP of Sales. "We believe in strengthening our communities and will continue to demonstrate our commitment to help our customers protect their biggest investment."

In support of FORTIFIED Home, Taco will:

• Help spread the word about the importance of resilience to our staff, customers, partners, and community.
• Support FORTIFIED Home by offering our roofing accessories and LeakBarrier Products as part of the FORTIFIED Home's recommended products for roofs.
• Highlight our achievements with recognition offered through FORTIFIED Home.

"Improving the ability of our nation's homes to withstand severe weather is critical to protecting what is priceless and strengthening our communities," said Fred Malik, Director of FORTIFIED Programs at IBHS. "From the roof to the foundation, FORTIFIED Home allies are leading the way by making the homes where we live stronger, safer, and more durable."

FORTIFIED Home was introduced by IBHS in 2010 as a voluntary set of home upgrades. Today, FORTIFIED Homes are being built in many of America's coastal communities.

For more information about IBHS' FORTIFIED Home program: FORTIFIEDHome.org

About Tarco

Taco is a leading manufacturer of roofing and building envelope products, including the LeakBarrier line of products. Our commitment to innovation and quality ensures that our products meet the highest standards of performance and reliability. 

About the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS)

IBHS is an independent nonprofit scientific research and communications organization supported by the property insurance industry. The organization works to reduce the social and economic effects of natural disasters and other risks on residential and commercial property by conducting building science research and advocating improved construction, maintenance, and preparedness practices. Visit IBHS.org for more information about creating resilient communities and the FORTIFIED Home program.