First
Interpret the recommendation
Read what the report or route actually means before you treat it like a project brief.
Improvement decision route
Secondary water resistance: when roof work is really needed
Use this route when SWR creates the exception question and you need to know whether broader roof work is really required.
How to use this page
Interpret the recommendation, then choose the next move
Improvement routes exist to narrow the first project and contractor path, not to let the quote outrun the recommendation.
You are here
Choose the first project
Keep scope tight and decide which improvement deserves the first contractor conversation.
After that
Prepare the quote path
Use the checklist and contractor type only after the recommendation and scope are clear.
Quick answer
SWR recommendations usually mean the roof assembly needs a mitigation upgrade that can affect whether broader roof work is part of the project path. The right move is to understand the causal link before budgeting around replacement.
Contractor type to vet first
roofing contractor
When this is the right first project
Use the report as the filter
- The report clearly points to SWR.
- The proposed roof work is being justified as necessary to complete the eligible mitigation recommendation.
- You need to know whether the quote is really about mitigation or just about a general roof sale.
What scope usually qualifies
Keep the quote disciplined
- SWR-related work should stay tied to the eligible recommendation.
- If full roof work is proposed, the quote should explain why that scope is necessary.
- You should separate eligible mitigation work from unrelated roof wish-list items.
Attached-home caveat
Attached-home owners should stop and verify scope before following a roof-heavy sales path.
What not to assume
Do not widen the answer too early
- Treating SWR as a blanket approval for a reroof.
- Assuming reimbursement will cover every roofing line item attached to an eligible SWR job.
- Starting roof work before approval.
Related routes
Compare the next likely routes
Why this page is careful
Built from current official pages, then narrowed to one safer next step
- Fresh rules first: current official pages beat stale PDFs and old flyers.
- One page, one question: each page should solve one homeowner decision cleanly.
- Risk check: when scope is fuzzy, the page slows the decision down instead of pushing a sale.
What this page is not
Independent guidance, not official approval
This page is an independent guide. It is not the program, not a government office, and not legal, insurance, or contractor advice.
Official source stack
Current official sources behind this page
Authorized mitigation improvements
Authorized improvements remain opening protection, roof-to-wall, roof deck attachment, and SWR.
Can I replace my roof?
Roof replacement may align only when required to complete recommended eligible work.
Grant eligibility
Confirms recommended improvements, 24-month timing, and denial risk for work started before approval.
Next action
Get the SWR exception checklist
Use this if you want a cleaner next step before you collect more quotes or sign anything.