You may be looking into different types of roofs because you plan on having a roofing company come to replace your roof. If you live in an area with extreme weather, then you'll want to focus your attention on roofs that tend to do better in extreme weather. This article can help you understand why metal and spray-on roofs would both be great choices when having your roofing replaced in an area with certain types of weather. 

Metal Roofs Can be Good for Many Types of Extreme Weather

Metal roofs are often used in certain parts of the country where the weather can be extreme. Some of the types of weather conditions metal roofs stand up well against include extreme heat, very wet conditions, windy weather, and even hail storms. 

Extreme heat — When the sun beats down on the metal roof, its rays will be reflected off from the roof, instead of being absorbed by it. This means the roof won't be as negatively affected by the sun and heat, which is something that can often cause other roofs to require more repairs and early replacement. It also means that the inside of your home will remain cooler during hot days. 

Wet conditions — Metal roofs have fewer seams throughout them. Fewer seams mean fewer chances of leaks. Also, metal roofs won't crack and leak, the way tile roofs can. Asphalt shingles can curl, rip, blow off, and have many other issues that can cause leaks. These are examples of other things that won't happen to a metal roof. 

Windy conditions — Metal roofs have several features that help them maintain their integrity in windy conditions. They have interlocking and overlapping attachment methods and designs that leave very little space for the wind to penetrate the roof in a way that would cause damage. 

Hail storms — Metal roofs are highly resistant to hail damage. Hail won't penetrate the metal, and cause holes or cracks, the way hail can to other types of roofs.

Spray-On Roofs Stand up to Many Weather Conditions Well

Spray-on roofing will self-level in a way that provinces a durable surface with tight seals around vents, chimneys, and other areas that cut out the need for flashing. This roofing is great for extreme heat, wet conditions, and windy conditions. 

Extreme heat — The insulation of spray-on roofing is in the roofing material itself and acts as a barrier against moisture and heat. 

Wet conditions — Spray-on roofing doesn't have seams in it, which reduces the occurrences of leaks. Flashing is often another common area for leaks. Since spray-on roofing replaces flashing, it helps rescue the instances of leaks in these areas as well. 

Windy conditions — The way spray-on roofing goes on the roof makes it great for windy weather since there isn't anything for the wind to go under where it can cause damage. 

Conclusion

You may want to discuss replacing your roof with a metal or spray-on roof with the roofing company, not that you see how great they can be at handling certain kinds of weather.

Contact a roofing company in your area to learn more.