If you live in an area that is prone to severe weather such as driving precipitation, snow, or hail you’ll need to make sure you get a roofing material that can endure the storm. With so many choices it’s difficult to know where to start. That’s why we’ve written out this helpful guide to some of the best roofing material choices for areas prone to bad weather.
Best Roofing Materials for Severe Weather
Impact-Resistant Materials
Impact-resistant materials are popular because they have the classic look of an asphalt shingle but with the endurance ability of much stronger materials. The shingles have an added fiberglass insert that makes them thicker, stronger and better able to resist impact from hail and winds. Because this material is so popular there are many style and color options including wood shake and slate imitations.
Slate
Slate, to put it simply, are nothing more than stone slabs. This weight and rock hard structure makes it excellent against protecting from severe weather. The weight of the slate means that it can endure the strongest of winds. There are softer and harder slates so their endurance against hail can vary. Most seem to endure hail fairly well and slate’s slick surface doesn’t tend to hold onto snow and ice like other materials. Slate damaged by hail can be tricky to fix. Slate is also non-combustible so it can stand up against wildfires.
Clay or Concrete Tiles
Clay and concrete tiles have many of the same qualities as slate shingles. Their weight lets them endure tough winds and their rigidity is known to stand up against tough impacts. Like slate, clay or concrete tiles can also be pretty tricky to repair, you will need a professional. Like slate, clay and concrete tiles are also very good against any potential wildfires.
Wood Shakes
Wood shakes are also rigid but have more give than slate or concrete tiles which makes them a very good choice against hail. Wood shakes can also take a lot of wind, though not as much as slate or concrete. The downside of wood shakes is that many hail prone areas are often prone to wildfires and wood shakes don’t do too well against fire.
This is just a quick guide to storm resistant materials. The best way to find the right material for your roof is to talk with your local roofing contractor. You two can work together to make sure your roof will weather the next storm.
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