Hurricane Protection
Every new roof we install in Miami-Dade and Broward is engineered to the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ) code — 150+ MPH wind ratings, secondary water barriers, and proper hurricane-strap attachment. We also produce wind-mitigation reports that typically lower homeowner's insurance premiums.
We inspect the straps and roof attachment, then hand you the report your insurer asks for.
Overview
In the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone, a roof is only as strong as its weakest attachment. Every system we build in Miami-Dade and Broward is engineered to HVHZ code — NOA-approved underlayments and fasteners, a self-adhered secondary water barrier, and hurricane straps that tie the roof down to the structure.
Once the work passes inspection we hand you a wind-mitigation report for your insurer — which for most South Florida homeowners means a real reduction in the windstorm part of the premium. A stronger roof and a lower bill at the same time.
What it includes
- HVHZ-rated underlayments and fasteners (NOA-approved)
- Self-adhered secondary water barrier (peel-and-stick)
- Hurricane-strap inspection and retrofit
- Wind-mitigation inspection report (for insurance discount)
How it works
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Wind-mitigation check
We inspect straps, deck attachment and any existing water barriers.
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HVHZ build
NOA underlayment, a secondary water barrier and code-rated fasteners throughout.
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Strap retrofit
We reinforce weak roof-to-wall connections wherever the inspection finds them.
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Insurance report
You get the wind-mitigation report most insurers reward with a discount.
Permits, timeline and warranties
Permits and code
- HVHZ is not optional in Miami-Dade or Broward: it is the Florida Building Code designation for both counties, and every roofing product must carry a Miami-Dade NOA or HVHZ product approval.
- When a roof covering is removed, the existing-building code requires the deck to be sealed as a secondary water barrier before the new system goes on. That is a code requirement, not an upsell.
- Hurricane-strap retrofits are inspected. A wind-mitigation report is a separate inspection, done by a licensed inspector, that your insurer reads.
Warranties
- The HVHZ system carries the same manufacturer and written workmanship warranties as the roof it is part of.
- The insurance saving comes from your carrier, not from us: we produce the wind-mitigation documentation, and the discount is theirs to apply.
How long it takes
Hurricane features are built into a roof replacement, so the schedule is the replacement schedule. A standalone wind-mitigation check and strap inspection is a short visit; the report follows once the inspection is complete.
Questions to ask any contractor
- Which NOA-approved underlayment and fastening pattern are you using, and at what design wind speed?
- Is the sealed roof deck (secondary water barrier) included in this price?
- Will I get a wind-mitigation report I can send to my insurer, and when?
- Do my existing hurricane straps meet code, or do they need a retrofit?
Ask us the same four. We answer them in writing on every estimate.
Our other services
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Roof Replacement
Full residential roof replacement — tile, metal and architectural shingle.
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Roof Repair
Targeted repairs — leaks, slipped tiles, flashing, storm damage.
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Commercial Roofing
Flat, low-slope and metal commercial systems — TPO, modified bitumen, standing seam.
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Impact Windows & Doors
Miami-Dade NOA-approved impact glass — Eco Window Systems and Mr. Glass authorized installer.
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Exterior Paint
Stucco prep, crack repair and elastomeric paint systems built for South Florida sun and humidity.
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Common questions
Answers from the crew, not a call center.
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Will hurricane upgrades lower my homeowner's insurance?
Usually yes. After the new roof passes inspection, we send the wind-mitigation report to your insurer — most policies reduce the premium materially. The exact discount depends on your carrier and policy.
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What's a "secondary water barrier"?
It's an extra waterproof layer attached directly to the deck under the roofing material. If shingles or tiles blow off in a storm, the SWB keeps water out of the house. Required in HVHZ replacements; we include it as standard.