Tips for Protecting Your Roof in Severe Weather

Prepare Your Home for the Upcoming Tropical Storm Season

In the Sunshine State we are truly blessed and spoiled with the warm and beautiful weather every year. Unfortunately, with the good comes the bad. Based in between the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico, the season of tropical storms and hurricanes starts towards the beginning of June and ends towards the beginning of December. During this period, both bodies of water are at their warmest, making it suitable for storms to form and make their way towards land. While it's rare that large and formidable hurricanes make landfall, it's important to understand what you can do as a property owner to prepare yourself for all types of storms we can face.

Here are a few tips you can employ:

Roof Maintenance/Schedule an Inspection- As the first line of defense against high winds, debris, and rain, your roof is designed to protect you and your family. If left unattended or not maintained properly it can become weak and ineffective at withstanding tropical storms. To best understand the current condition of your roof, it's recommended to have it inspected for signs of previous damage or if a complete roof replacement is warranted.

Understand Your Insurance Policy- Dealing with a storm and the aftermath is stressful enough, but not knowing the ins and outs of your insurance policy will only add to that. Knowing what you are protected from and the type of repairs or replacements you are covered for will help tremendously when the time comes to address any hurricane roof damage.

Install Hurricane Straps/Secondary Water Barriers- For homeowners located in a well-known hurricane zone, hurricane straps and secondary water barriers can add additional protection your home may need. Hurricane straps create support for your roof trusses to hold your roof and house together. Water barriers are an added layer installed within your attic to best prevent rainwater from getting into your attic.

Contact Us Today for Roofing Insurance Claim Assistance!

Mother nature can be fickle and unassuming which can lead to complacency amongst property owners in Florida. At Top Dog Roofing, it’s our goal to educate our clients and prevent future issues from occurring with top-of-the-line roofing services, including roof repairs, installations, and replacements.

With years of experience working with clients throughout Kissimmee, Davenport, and Eustis, FL, our residential roofers take immense pride in helping those that need it most. We’ll work directly with your insurance company to help you get the compensation you need for any insurance roof replacement or storm roof repairs.



If you need assistance filing your roofing insurance claims or require prompt insurance roof replacements, we are standing by to help guide you through the process. Please feel free to contact us today and speak with a member of our team!