A bill before the Kentucky House provides for insurance discounts for single-family homeowners who modify roofs for better water protection. The bill tabbed the Strengthen Kentucky Homes Act passed out of committee Wednesday.
Over the past three years thousands of Kentuckians have dealt with tornado, flood, and straight-line wind damage. Among other things, HB 256 calls for lower insurance premiums if roofs meet fortified standards. The non-profit Smart Home America educates builders and insurers about roofing upgrades. President Julie Shiyou Woodard said this means more secure roof decking and a secondary water barrier.
