Metal Roof or Shingles for Storm Country?

Metal and shingles both work, and each has strengths. This guide helps you compare them without hype.

How Each Handles Storms

Metal panels shed debris and can stand up to wind when installed with the right fasteners and trim. They can dent in hail, though they often keep shedding water.

Shingles are flexible and easy to repair, and impact-resistant types resist hail well.

The Trade-Offs

Metal can last a long time and suits barns, porches and modern homes. It usually costs more up front and needs an installer who knows the system.

Shingles cost less up front and are easier to match when you repair a section.

Matching the Roof to the House

Consider the slope, the look of the house, your plans for staying and how you feel about repairs.

Ask for samples and for photos of finished roofs similar to yours.