Best Wind-Resistant Roofing Materials to Use In High Wind Areas

Whenever there’s high wind, your roof is the first part of your home to feel the impact.

According to research, about 60% of roof damages in the United States are due to wind damage.
 
It doesn’t matter if the roof was installed by the best professional; high winds can always lift roofing materials.

​Sometimes, debris blown by high winds could also damage your roof.
 
The sad thing about high winds and other natural disasters is that you can’t prevent it from happening. However, you can do something to keep your roof relatively safe when high winds strike. And the best way to protect your roof is to install wind-resistant roofing materials. In this article, you will learn about some of the best wind-resistant roofing materials you can use in high wind areas.

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If you use any of the roofing materials we mentioned here, you won’t worry yourself about roof during disaster anymore.
 
Without much ado, here are some of the best wind-resistant materials you can use in high wind areas;
 
Asphalt Shingles
 
Asphalt shingles are the most common types of roof among people in the United States. About 90 percent of homeowners in the US use Asphalt shingles roof on their houses.
 
It’s not only a wind-resistant roof but also fire resistant. You can get this roofing material in different colours and styles. Interestingly, they are very cheap to maintain. They are even less expensive to maintain than most other types of roof.
 
 Standard asphalt shingles (which are the cheapest) can withstand wind speed ranging from 60 to 80 miles per hours. Sounds great, right?
 
However, if you have the budget to get a premium-priced or laminated shingles, your roof will better withstand high winds. These shingles (Laminated and premium-priced) can withstand wind speed up to 110 miles per hour.
 
Again, Asphalt shingles are very affordable and easy to install. And it’s straightforward to maintain. But if you want your asphalt shingles to be reliable and resist high winds, you must not install it over old shingles. Otherwise, the roof will not be able to withstand high wind pressure, and it may even fail prematurely.
 
Metal 

Metal roofs are also wind-resistant, but they are more expensive than asphalt shingles. Interestingly, Metal roof offers better protection against winds and other natural disasters. Also, it has a longer lifespan.
 
It doesn’t matter how severe the weather condition seems; a metal roof will always perform very well. Perhaps, that’s why it’s more expensive than most other types of roof.
 
Furthermore, they require little or no sheets during installations. And this gives little or no openings for winds to pass through within the roofing systems.
 
One of the reasons why metal roof resists wind damage is because of the strong connection between its elements. Also, metal roofs seldom get damaged by wind-blown debris.
 
Again, a metal roof could last up to 40 years. You see, it may seem expensive initially, but you won’t be worried about roof replacement for a long time.
 
Concrete Tiles
 
High winds do not easily stress concrete tiles. Do you know why? It’s because concrete tiles roofs are designed to withstand wind of over 125mph.
 
In case you don’t know, concrete tiles are also fire resistant and can help you with energy savings as the roof provides energy efficiency.
 
Lest I forget, concrete tiles are vulnerable to damage by debris blown by high winds. And according to the Technical Fact sheet number 21 of the Federal Emergency Management agency, when a tile from concrete tiles roof breaks, its fragment could damage other tiles. Do you know what this means? Yeah, it will lead to several other damages.
 
Wood Shingles
 
Wood shingles is another incredible wind-resistant roofing material. When it comes to purchasing, installation, and maintenance, it’s costlier than the asphalt shingles.
 
If wood shingles are correctly installed, it can withstand winds as much as asphalt shingles. And they also beautify your home. However, if you live in a wildfire-prone area, it’s a wrong idea to install wood shingles roof. They can’t resist fire at all.
 
Slate
 
Slate is arguably one of the best wind-resistant roofing materials. They are more durable than most roofing options, including asphalt shingles. As a roofing contractor, I can tell you that slate is about three times more durable than shingles.
 
The beauty of having a slate roof is that it can resist high winds and reduces the chance of your roofing system blown away by winds.

Benefits of a Wind Resistant Roof
 
There are several benefits of having a wind-resistant roof. Some of these benefits are; 
 
#1. They are protected Against Winds
 
One of the benefits of a wind-resistant roof is that high winds seldom affect them. With the right installation, a wind-resistant roof can withstand winds of about 130 miles per hour. 
 
Interestingly, most manufacturers offer full warranty coverage on wind resistant roofing materials. So, if the materials failed prematurely, you can get free repairs. 
 
#2. Reduction in Your Insurance Policy
 
Like I mentioned earlier, most roof damages are from winds or hail. So, over 65 per cent of roof repairs or replacement claims are due to hurricanes or hail damage. But if you install wind-resistant roofing materials, your insurance provider may offer a reduction in your policy. 
 
#3. It’s a Good Investment
 
Installation of wind-resistant roofing materials helps to improve the value of your home. And sometimes, you can transfer the roofing warranty to a new owner if you intend selling your property. But it depends on the manufacturers’ policy. 
 
Every potential home buyer would be willing to pay more for a property with wind-resistant roofing materials. You see, the money you invested in installing wind-resistant roofing system is never a waste. But an investment that will yield you a good return in the nearest future. 
 
#4. It Gives You Peace of mind
 
Having a wind-resistant roofing system gives you peace of mind. Nothing gladdens a homeowner than knowing that your roof is less likely to damage after high wind or hail. 
 
If your roof suffers wind or hail damage, contact us at Suburban Roofing for a free inspection and possible repairs.