Plan Roof-to-Wall Hurricane Strap Retrofit
Why it matters
Older homes without roof-to-wall straps risk roof uplift in high winds, causing $50,000+ in damage and voiding insurance. A FORTIFIED retrofit cuts premiums and prevents catastrophic loss.
Stop forgetting to do this.
Hearth generates a personalized maintenance schedule so you never miss another plan roof-to-wall hurricane strap retrofit.
How to do it
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Contact your homeowner's insurance for FORTIFIED retrofit program discounts.
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Schedule a structural engineer inspection (cost ~$300–500; often deductible from retrofit).
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Obtain retrofit quotes from three FORTIFIED-certified contractors.
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Review findings and prioritize work based on engineer recommendations.
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Begin planning financing or insurance incentives before next hurricane season.
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Document all findings in a folder for insurance and future sales.