It doesn’t matter where you live, your home still needs a strong, reliable roof.
That said, in the deep south where we have hurricane season three months out of the year, a strong roof is vital for the protection of your family.
I recommend getting a sheet metal roof, which is actually cost-effective, durable, and easier to install than a traditional roof replacement. About three years ago I contacted a local company, which at the time had just opened for business. They were able to create and custom-cut their own sheet metal, providing a perfect roof replacement for any home in half the time as a conventional contractor could do it. Initially I was very pleased with the service, because the roofing company delivered exactly the product they promised me, and it was roughly 50% cheaper than any other roof replacement I had found. The work was done quickly, the price was right, and the results are better than expected. Sheet metal roofing is remarkably durable, which is important because I have a lot of trees overhanging my roof and it takes a lot of debris. Perhaps my favorite thing about the new metal roofing is the noise it makes. The sound of heavy rain falling on the sheet metal roofing makes a delightful noise. If there is anyone reading this who is considering a new roof replacement, I highly encourage you to check out all of your options for sheet metal. In my experience, sheet metal makes for a much safer and more secure roof replacement than using shingles.