When a Boat Lift Canopy No Longer Suffices the Midwest Weather

kimasherwin
Aug 5
1 min read

Updated: Aug 27

Here in the Midwest, we never know what is going to happen with the weather! Tornadoes, powerful windstorms and blizzards, we see some strong, crazy storms! When it comes to the coverage over your boat, some people have canopies while others have roofs. Is one better than the other for the Midwest storms? Yes, indeed, a roof beats a canopy 9 times out of 10! There are several reasons why a roof dock may serve you better than a canopy would. Let's get into the main differences!

A roof is made of 26 gauge steel, where a canopy is made of vinyl or fabric. Since roofs are made of such durable materials, they are made to withstand more elements. Roof docks will stay put during a high wind storm or large hail while a canopy may rip. The summer sun in the Midwest can be brutal - canopies will eventually fade in the sun, while roofs won't!

A dock roof is ultimately a lifetime investment! Think about this - say you have to replace multiple canopies over the years, by the time you add all of this up that roof may have already paid for itself!