Fortified Roof Installation in Dothan, AL
The Wiregrass region is a beautiful place to live, but it also means you have to be prepared for Alabama’s severe weather. The powerfully intense summer thunderstorms and the devastating winds of hurricane season can leave your home vulnerable. The first line of defense against these storms is to have a strong and resilient roof. At Dothan Restoration we believe the best way to ensure this is to have your roof fortified specifically for the region’s powerful storms. We are proud to now offer Dothan Fortified Roof installations, which is a specialized roofing standard that has been developed by IBHS. The goal of these standards is to keep the wind and rain of extreme weather where it belongs, outside of your home!
A Fortified Roof is more than just a new set of shingles; it is a scientifically proven system that strengthens the most vulnerable construction points of your roof. This roofing standard prevents the cascade of damage that occurs during roof failure. By bringing an engineering-based approach to your roof construction we can help ensure that your family and belongings stay dry and safe in the event of a major storm. Just remember we’re here to help no matter if you live in West Dothan, Taylor, Cowarts, or anywhere else near Dothan.
Why Fortify a Roof in Alabama?
We know the Dothan community is no stranger to the yearly threat of hurricane season. When hurricane winds tear away at a standard roof construction it often leads to exposed framing that lets rainwater pour in the home. The water damage that stems from roof failure can be extreme, leading to a stripping of the entire interior during a full water damage restoration service. Choosing a Fortified Roof can do more than just protect your home’s construction, it can also produce significant financial benefits for a homeowner:
- Insurance Discounts: Specifically in Alabama, insurance companies are typically required by law to offer discounted rates on the wind portion of homeowner’s insurance premium for homes with a Fortified Roof designation.
- Strengthen Alabama Homes Program: This program provides funding and grants to help homeowners upgrade their homes to mee the Fortified Roofing standards.
- Increased Property Value: Your home value could be directly impacted by your Fortified Roof. Potential buyers in the Southeast region are increasingly looking for ways to ensure their home is ready for the next big storm.
Key Features of a Fortified Roof
From the outside the difference between a standard roof and a Fortified Roof is not obvious. The key differences lie within the details of the construction. These details can be broken down into three critical pillars of reinforcement that we complete during every installation:
Enhanced Roof Deck Attachment
The standard roof decking is nailed with smooth nails that are much easier to loosen when hurricane force winds create an uplifting pressure. Our fortified roof installers use 8D ring-shank nails in a tighter nailing pattern. Use of these nails and specific nailing patterns has been shown to almost double the strength of the decking attachment. This ensures the roof decking stays securely fastened to the rafters even through the worst winds.
Sealed Roof Decking
When shingles are blown off from a standard roof, the gaps between the plywood decking allows rain to immediately pour through the gaps. The IBHS states that every inch of rain that reaches a standard roof decking can allow the equivalent of nine tubs of water to enter the home. As part of our fortification process, we seal the seams of the roof decking with either a special flashing tape or a fully adhered roofing membrane. This upgraded sealed roof decking can reduce water intrusion by up to 95%, which can make a world of difference when it comes to the water damage inside your home!
Secured Roof Edges
Roofing failures typically start at the perimeter of the roof where wind is able to get under the edge and peel back the shingles. As part of the Fortified Roof standard, we install improved drip edges and a fully adhered starter strip to secure the edges of your roof’s perimeter. The wider and stronger drip edges combined with the adhered starter strip create a reinforced edge that can better resist the peeling and lifting forces generated by strong winds.
Roofing Material Options
Fortifying your roof doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice your home’s style! The most common roofing types in Dothan can be utilized to still meet fortification standards:
High-Wind Shingles
We only install asphalt shingles with the strongest wind ratings, such as ASTM D3161 Class F and ASTM D7158 Class H. These shingles are probably the most common option for Houston County homes. The high-wind rated shingles help to ensure they stay attached to your home in the event of severe winds.
Metal Roofing
It’s no doubt that metal roofs have been growing in popularity this decade, which is why we’ve found metal panel systems to install within the Fortified Roofing program. These metal panels have been pressure tested to be the most resilient when the big storm hits.
Tile & Low-Slope Systems
Got a flat roof or a tile roof? We should be able to help with that as well. Although less common, we’ll work with you to ensure your roof is fortified before the next hurricane.
Your Partner in Storm Resiliency
At Dothan Restoration, we have spent decades helping our community rebuild after every disaster in Houston County, Geneva County, and Dale County. Now we’re happy we can shift our focus to preparing homes for the next big storm. The best way to prevent a home disaster is to prepare far in advance! And if it’s too late and your home already has suffered roof damage, not to worry because our team can build your roof back better than ever! When you choose us for a Fortified Roof installation, you are hiring a local crew who will treat your home as if it was their own.
Don’t wait until the next hurricane rolls in to find out if your roof can survive the storm. Take the proactive step and get your home fortified today! We want to see your home standing proudly after the next record-breaking hurricane. From Webb to Cottonwood we’ve help fortify many roofing systems! Give our friendly team a call today and they’ll walk you through the steps to obtaining a free consultation and roof assessment!
