Is there a best roof - and by best, we mean safest and most resistant to damage - for hurricane territory? Well, if the hurricane in question is leveling houses and trees, then no roof is going to keep a house together. But overall, metal roofs do perform better than asphalt and concrete-based roofs in hurricanes. 

Don't take it from us - "Remodeling Magazine reported that homes renovated with standing-seam metal roofing show a rate of up to 95.5% cost recouped for homes in the Eastern states, and 6% resale value gain over homes roofed with asphalt." Here's another interesting read on the topic of metal roofs performing better in hurricanes from kievbasaca on Twitter - thanks for posting!

So why do metal roofs perform better? Three reasons:

1. They're the stiffest, hardest, most durable and still the lightest roofing material you can buy.

2. And because they're mechanically fastened to the deck of a structure, they don't rely on their weight (hello, concrete tiles and shakes) or adhesives that deteriorate in the sun (asphalt composition shingles, anyone?) to stay put.

3. Plus, most metal roof systems are tested to meet and exceed Dade County hurricane specifications - the most stringent in the country.

So there you go! If you're in hurricane territory and considering a new roof, why waste your time with anything but metal?