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What Every Tampa Resident Should Know About Wind Mitigation & Roofing

Jan 21, 2025

Homeowners throughout the Tampa, Florida, area have a unique understanding of the importance of having a strong roof. With tropical storms and hurricanes frequently impacting the area, it’s important that you know whether your roof is equipped with proper wind mitigation features. These measures can not only protect your home but also provide peace of mind when severe weather strikes. If you’re unsure about your roof’s wind mitigation capabilities, now is the time to act.

What Is Wind Mitigation and Why Is It Important?

The term “wind mitigation” refers to the measures taken to protect a home’s structure, especially the roof, from the damaging effects of fierce winds. These strategies include reinforcing the roof’s connections to the walls, using stronger materials, and ensuring water-tight seals.

In the Tampa area, wind mitigation is vital due to the frequent tropical weather systems that sweep through the region. Strong winds can tear off shingles, cause leaks, or even compromise the structural integrity of a roof. By investing in wind mitigation, homeowners can not only protect their property but also lower the risk of having to deal with expensive storm damage repairs.

The Role of Hurricane Straps in Wind Mitigation

Hurricane straps are metal connectors designed to secure the roof to the home’s frame, providing extra stability during intense winds. These straps play a crucial role in wind mitigation by distributing wind pressure evenly and reducing the likelihood of roof failure.

For Tampa-area homeowners, hurricane straps are particularly beneficial given the region’s vulnerability to severe storms. Many insurance companies offer significant credits or discounts on premiums when a home has optimal wind mitigation features, including hurricane straps. This can make wind mitigation both a practical and financial advantage.

Roofing Services Offered by Roofing Done Wright

At Roofing Done Wright, we understand the challenges Tampa homeowners face with storm preparedness and recovery. That’s why we offer comprehensive roofing services designed to protect your home and enhance its durability.

Our services include:

  • Roof replacement We can install a new, durable roof built with materials designed to withstand Tampa’s tropical climate.
  • Roof repairs Whether your roof has been damaged by a storm or needs general maintenance, we provide expert repairs to keep it in top shape.
  • Storm damage repairs We address leaks, missing shingles, and other problems caused by severe weather.
  • Roof inspections Regular inspections help identify vulnerabilities before they become costly issues.

When repairing or replacing roofs, we implement advanced wind mitigation strategies, such as installing hurricane straps and using high-quality underlayment and shingles. These steps will strengthen your roof and help protect your home during future storms.

Ready to Reinforce Your Roof?

Don’t wait for the next storm to test your roof’s strength and wind mitigation capabilities. Contact Roofing Done Wright today to schedule a roofing inspection or learn more about our services. We can protect your Tampa, FL, home with expert roofing solutions that provide safety and peace of mind year-round.

A Proven Record of Exemplary Service

Read Rave Reviews From Our Satisfied Customers

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Roofing Done Wright was great to work with. On time, professional and 100% satisfied with my roof and gutters.
Mike P.
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Jonathan and his crew did an exceptional job! He far exceeded my expectations. Thank you, Jonathan!!
Marsha S
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Roofing Done Wright did a fantastic job installing our roof from start to finish. I strongly recommend them!
Terry B.
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Very responsive company and got the job done well and timely. Highly recommend.
K.N.C.
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They did an excellent job. I would recommend them and I have done so. They are very professional, and they did an outstanding job.
Ken P.
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I was very happy with the professionalism and thoroughness of my representative that worked with me from beginning to end. I was very happy with the services and consultation advice throughout the entire project.
Susan C.
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Solid company that I refer my Real Estate clients to for all their roofing needs! Ward and Paul are AMAZING to work with. They are punctual and very accommodating. I have and will continue to recommend them.
April R.
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As a Realtor, I rely on professionals like Paul McCalla to inspect roofs when listing homes and when I have a buyer. Paul has also worked on my personal Home roof. He is always on time ,explains the issues and honest.
Kay M.
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I have gotten to know Matt Hopkins and Roofing Done Wright through my networking group. Matt is an outstanding guy who only operates with honesty and integrity. This roofing company is more concerned about customer service and taking care of people than they are the bottom dollar. They understand putting the customer first and they guarantee their work. Give them a call!
Jillian P.
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This company is a well oiled machine! They are professional, efficient, reasonably priced and good communicators. I am on the HOA Board in a condo complex and they completed over 62 units for our community in a timely manner. I have already recommended them to two people. They are awesome!
Freedom M.
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As a Property Management company, we interact with a great deal of contractors daily. One stands out above all the others. Ward Metcalfe and his team are amazing to work with. They always arrive when they say they will and get the job done on time. Good contractors are hard to find and I am glad we found them! Thank you!
Success Real Estate Brokers
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Gatekeeper manages several hundred rental homes, and I own several dozen houses myself. Ward Metcalfe at Roofing Done Wright is our "go-to guy" for residential roofing. Quality is significantly better than the others we have tried. Customer service working with insurance companies is just great. He has saved us thousands. Ward Metcalfe is simply a good guy to boot! He really knows roofing.
Brett V.
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Jonathan Holiday, the contact, was very responsive, professional, and delivered everything he said he would. His crew, Jacob, was excellent. Everyone was so personable, showed up, and they knew exactly what they were doing. Roofing Done Wright came highly recommended and they did not disappoint.
Randy H.
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All of the requests that I asked to be done, Roofing Done Wright actually went above and beyond.
Ari K.
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This company did a great job! I would definitely hire them again. Houston helped us pick out everything for our new roof and gutters. He was great. He knows a lot about the roofing business and was very helpful. Skyler was the onsite supervisor when our new roof was installed. He was also great and very knowledgeable. We are very happy with our new roof and gutters.
Rod C.

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