ADDING A SECONDARY WATER-RESISTANCE BARRIER
IF YOU’RE PLANNING TO RE-ROOF YOUR HOME, CONSIDER ADDING A SECONDARY WATER-RESISTANT BARRIER BY INSTALLING A PEEL AND STICK UNDERLAYMENT TO YOUR ROOF DECK TO PREVENT WATER FROM ENTERING YOUR HOME IF YOUR ROOF COVERING IS DAMAGED DURING A HURRICANE OR SEVERE WEATHER EVENT.
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Get Your FREE Wind Mitigation Inspection
Before anything else, you must apply for and complete a FREE MSFH wind-mitigation inspection.
This professional inspection identi-fies what upgrades your home needs to better withstand hurricanes — including whether it qualifies for a Secondary Water Resistence / Barrier (SWR).
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Apply for the MSFH Grant
Once your inspection is complete and you’ve been approved for a grant (up to $10,000), you can decide which eligible improvements to move forward with — including roof work.
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Choose to Install Impact-rated Windows
- Talk to your insurance agent
- Talk to your local Florida contractor
You choose your upgrade:
- Secondary water-resistance barrier
Use Our Calculator – Do the Math
AVERAGE COST OF SHINGLE ROOF
$2,400 – $4,800
Pensacola, Jacksonville, Miami, Melbourne, Tampa, Naples
The maximum MSFH grant is $10,000. The grant can significantly reduce your out-of-pocket expense.
This wind-mitigrade upgrade can reduce your home insurance premium. Contact your insurance agent or carrier for your specific savings.
Keep the water out and your home dry and protect whats inside with a new secondary water barrier.
Wind Mitigation Upgrade Cost Estimator
Plan Smarter. Save More.
Use this tool to estimate the potential costs of recommended wind mitigation upgrades to your home. Whether you're exploring improvements on your own or planning to apply for a grant, this calculator gives you a better idea of what to expect—so you can make informed decisions that fit your budget and strengthen your home.
This calculator is a planning tool only. All cost estimates provided are general approximations based on typical Florida construction pricing and may not reflect the actual price you will pay for materials or labor. Your actual costs may be higher or lower depending on your home’s structure, contractor rates, local permitting fees, and other factors.
Use of this tool does not guarantee grant eligibility, approval, or reimbursement. Only costs for eligible upgrades completed after inspection approval and in accordance with program rules may qualify for reimbursement. Please refer to the official program guidelines for full eligibility requirements and funding limits.
Always consult with a licensed contractor and review your inspection report before making upgrade decisions.