Help protect your roof from hail and water damage.
Your roof is often your first line of defense against severe weather. By strengthening or fortifying your roof, your home's structure is less likely to sustain heavy damage from wind, hail and water compromising your roof covering. Here are some things to consider if you decide to weatherproof your roof.
Choose weather-resistant materials.
High-wind and impact-resistant materials, such as shingles, are recommended to help your roof handle the elements and better resist the elements. Every dollar you invest to strengthen your home's structure may save you up to $6 in future disaster recovery costs, according to the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety, or IBHS (Opens in New Window). Work with your contractor to evaluate the options for strengthening your roof.
See how the IBHS rates their resiliency to hailstorms (Opens in New Window).
Do your homework.
Need to repair or replace your roof? The first step is to find a reputable contractor. To help make sure you don't fall prey to scams, here are more steps to follow.
If you need help finding a trustworthy contractor, connect with a service professional using the IBHS Service Provider Network (Opens in New Window).
Be mindful of home fortification costs.
According to IBHS, the average out-of-pocket cost to upgrade from a 30-year shingle roof to an impact-resistant roof for a 2,000 square-foot home is typically between $1,000 and $3,000. If your budget allows, consider reroofing or retrofitting your roof to protect against severe weather (Opens in New Window). It can help you avoid more costly repairs down the road.
Investing in a stronger roof can also help you save on your homeowners premium and offset the upgrade costs over time. Learn more from IBHS how different homes have different needs (Opens in New Window). We offer a discount of up to 15% in many states.See note1 To learn more about our discounts, call 800-533-4704.