A Secondary Water Resistance (SWR) is an underlayment material that is self-adhered (peel-and-stick) and positioned directly to the roof deck to prevent water intrusion.

In simple terms, the big difference between SWR and SWB is that SWR adheres or glues directly to the roof sheathing.

May 26, 2021 · What is Secondary Water Resistance (SWR) for the Florida wind mitigation inspection form? “Secondary Water Resistance (SWR)” is one of seven different ways to get a discount on …

In the event of a catastrophic storm that damages the roof of the home, one of the ways people can prevent water intrusion is to have what is called a Secondary Water Resistant (“SWR”) barrier.

Aug 21, 2025 · A grant to help pay for those recommended upgrades —most notably Opening Protection (impact windows, impact doors, or compliant shutters), roof-to-wall attachment …

Apr 9, 2025 · Improvement 4.0 – Secondary Water Resistance (SWR) – This involves applying a self-adhering underlayment directly to the sheathing, seam tape, or using a foam adhesive barrier to …

Discover how SWR roofing systems provide superior protection against water damage, enhance home safety, and potentially lower insurance costs.

Improvement 4.0 – Secondary Water Resistance (SWR) Only Improvements recommended by an Inspector in the Initial Inspection Report and observed by an Inspector in the Final Inspection Report …

Feb 2, 2023 · Improvement 4 – Creating a Secondary Water Barrier to Prevent Water Intrusion. If your inspection report contains a recommendation to add a Secondary Water-Resistant Barrier (SWR), …

A Secondary Water Barrier is a backup system to prevent water intrusion (through the joints in the roof decking) into the home in the event of the primary roof covering and underlayment being blown off …