FORTIFIED Roof Installation Project in Kenner, Louisiana with Class 4 Impact Shingles

A Roofing System Built for High Wind and Hail

In Kenner and across Southeast Louisiana, a roof has to do more than look good from the street. It needs to stand up to heavy rain, wind uplift, storm-driven water intrusion, and the kind of weather events that test every weak point in the system. That is why this project focused on the full roof assembly rather than shingles alone.

For this home, the roof decking was re-nailed with 2 3/8-inch ring shank nails to improve attachment strength. The deck was then sealed to add another layer of protection against water intrusion if shingles are damaged or blown away during a major storm. Around the entire house, new 26-gauge drip edge was installed to strengthen the roof perimeter and improve edge performance, which is one of the most important parts of a storm-resistant roofing system.

To continue that system-based approach, a self-adhesive starter roll was installed around the entire roof. All roof accessories were replaced, and all roof vents were installed to meet TAS100A standards. Each of these components plays a role in helping the roof perform as a complete, reinforced system rather than as a basic shingle replacement.

Materials Used on This Kenner Roof

This project included Atlas Pinnacle Impact Class 4 shingles in the color Pewter. That color gives the home a refined, neutral finish that fits well with a wide range of exterior styles while still delivering the performance advantages homeowners expect from a premium roofing product.

The Class 4 impact rating is an important part of the build because it adds another layer of resilience for homes in storm-prone areas. Combined with sealed decking, upgraded deck fastening, perimeter metal, and properly installed ventilation components, the shingle choice helped support the overall performance target for the project.

FORTIFIED Certification Result

The completed roof earned a FORTIFIED Certificate with both High Wind and Hail designations. That result reflects the quality of the installation and the importance of following a system-based approach from the decking up. It also shows that every major step of the project was completed with certification-level performance in mind, not just visual improvement.

For homeowners in Kenner, this kind of project demonstrates the difference between a standard roof replacement and a roof built to a stronger standard. When the right materials, fastening methods, edge details, and accessory standards are combined, the result is a roofing system designed for greater resilience in Louisiana conditions.