Fortified gOLD CERTIFIED ENGINEERING SERVICES

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Neu Company is proud to be a FORTIFIED Gold certified provider, offering specialized engineering services that elevate the durability and resilience of homes and businesses. The FORTIFIED program, developed by the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS), is designed to protect structures from extreme weather events such as high winds, hurricanes, and hail by focusing on reinforced building techniques.

Our expertise lies in designing a custom continuous load path (CLP) for new and existing structures, a critical component for achieving FORTIFIED Gold certification. This process ensures that key structural elements—roof, walls, and foundations—are securely connected to withstand severe weather conditions. Our services include:

• Roof Framing Design: Engineering analysis and design of roof framing members, including diaphragms and trusses, to ensure optimal wind uplift resistance. We provide solutions for secure roof-to-wall connections using metal straps, through-bolts, or other reinforced methods, ensuring they meet the FORTIFIED standard requirements.
• Wall Framing Design: Our design approach includes creating shear walls, bond beams, and reinforcement details for concrete and CMU walls. This ensures that all walls are equipped to handle shear forces and maintain stability under high wind loads. We also design wall-to-wall connections to resist cumulative uplift forces, ensuring continuity throughout the structure.
• Foundation Design: Customized slab-on-grade and raised foundation solutions are designed to support the entire load path. Positive anchorage, such as hold-downs and tension ties, is specified for all building corners and floor levels to ensure a stable connection between the foundation and the rest of the structure.
• Wall-to-Foundation Connections: Our engineering services include designing robust connections between the walls and foundation using anchored bolts, straps, or screws. These are precisely spaced to meet FORTIFIED standards, ensuring the structure's integrity during intense wind events.

Neu Company's engineering solutions ensure that your property meets the rigorous requirements of FORTIFIED Gold certification, providing enhanced protection against the harshest weather conditions. With our expertise, you can be confident that your building is not only compliant but designed to stand strong, offering long-term value and potential benefits like lower insurance premiums.