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Homeowner guides
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Guide 01FORTIFIED Roofs in Louisiana: Grants and Insurance DiscountsHow the IBHS FORTIFIED Roof designation works, what the Louisiana Fortify Homes Program offers, and what state law says about insurance discounts.Read guide Guide 02Hiring a Licensed Contractor in LouisianaLSLBC license types, how to look up a contractor, storm-chaser warning signs, deposits and written contracts.Read guide Guide 03Impact Windows vs. Storm ShuttersAn honest comparison of full-time impact glass and the main shutter types, with questions to help you choose.Read guide Guide 04Hurricane Season Checklist for Louisiana HomeownersWhat to do before June 1, when a storm is forecast, and after it passes, with a focus on your roof, windows and doors.Read guide