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Best Roofing Material for Your Climate

Match your material to your weather and your roof will last longer:

Hot and sunny (Southwest, southern California)

Tile and metal win. They resist UV and reflect heat, cutting cooling bills. Asphalt ages faster under intense sun.

Cold and snowy (Canada, Northeast, Mountain)

Architectural asphalt and metal handle snow load and freeze-thaw well. Metal sheds snow easily. Use ice-and-water shield at the eaves and ensure strong attic ventilation to prevent ice dams.

Hail-prone (Midwest, Plains, Calgary)

Choose Class 4 impact-resistant shingles such as Owens Corning Duration FLEX. They reduce damage and can lower insurance premiums.

Wildfire zones (West)

Use Class A fire-rated materials such as metal, tile or fire-rated asphalt. Avoid untreated wood shake, which is restricted in many areas.

Coastal and hurricane (Southeast, Gulf, Atlantic Canada)

Pick high wind-rated products and proper fastening. In hurricane zones like Miami-Dade, materials must carry specific product approvals.

Not sure what fits your area? Your local cost page lists the climate factors that matter most.

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