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A new roof is a costly investment with practical and aesthetic implications – the roof is your home’s most important protection against rain, snow, and nature’s elements. The roof can also significantly impact the appeal of your home in the eyes of potential buyers.
This guide will help you make an informed decision when it comes to re-roofing, whether it’s adding a new layer of roofing to the existing roof or tearing off and replacing the old roof.
Living in the hurricane-prone areas like coastal Florida, Georgia, Carolinas, and Gulf states like Texas and Louisiana, means your roof needs to withstand extreme weather—high winds, heavy rain, and flying debris. Choosing the right hurricane-grade roofing system is critical for safeguarding your home and family during hurricane season.
Let’s explore the most durable roofing systems, focusing on wind resistance, durability, and cost, so you can make an informed decision.
Hurricanes can produce winds of over 150 mph, which can easily tear off a poorly installed or low-quality roof. A hurricane-resistant roof provides wind resistance, waterproofing, and impact protection, ensuring your home can withstand the elements and minimize damage.
Durability and Longevity: 35+ years
Wind Resistance: Up to 160 mph
Cost: $11.50 – $20.50 per square foot installed
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Metal roofing is one of the most wind-resistant roofing systems available, with interlocking panels and shingles that offer superior protection against wind uplift. Not only are they lightweight and durable, but they also reflect heat, reducing home energy costs.
Types of Metal Roofing:
Standing Seam Data: According to the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS), metal roofing can withstand wind speeds up to 160 mph, making it suitable for areas facing Category 5 hurricanes.
In hurricane-prone regions or areas with severe wind events like tornadoes, standing seam metal roofs can be designed to handle extreme wind speeds, often surpassing 160 mph. Some advanced metal roofing systems are even rated to withstand winds of 180 mph or more, offering top-tier protection.
Stone Coated Steel Data: Thanks to its modular design, batten substructure, and secure fastening patterns, stone-coated steel has proven its resilience in severe wind events, including hurricanes and tropical storms. It comes with warranty coverage for wind speeds up to 120 mph and meets the strictest building codes for high-wind areas, such as Miami-Dade County, Florida, where standards reach up to 180 mph.
We’ve put together a comprehensive residential siding guide to assist you in researching your options for replacement and new construction projects.
What’s Included: Seven possibilities ranging from affordable to upscale – Vinyl, steel & aluminum, fiber cement & composite, genuine wood, stucco, brick & stone and faux stone.
The information for each siding type includes:
| Siding Type | Materials | Installation | Total Cost per sq.ft. |
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| Vinyl | $2.75 – $4.50 | $2.50 – $8.00 | $5.25 – $12.50 |
| Aluminum & Steel | $3.00 – $6.50 | $3.50 – $10.00 | $6.50 – $16.50 |
| Fiber Cement & Composite | $3.50 – $6.50 | $4.00 – $8.50 | $7.50 – $14.50 |
| Wood | $2.50 – $8.50 | $3.50 – $8.50 | $4.15 – $17.00 |
| Stucco | $4.90 – $6.50 | $3.00 – $8.50 | $7.90 – $14.50 |
| Brick & Stone Veneer | $7.35 – $17.00 | $6.30 – $10.00 | $14.65 – $27.00 |
| Faux Stone | $6.15 – $20.00 | $8.55 – $11.00 | $14.70 – $31.00 |
* The materials column in the table above includes siding, trim and the supplies needed to install it.
* The installation column in the table above reflects the cost of professional labor.
The last column is the total installed cost for comparison.
Note: Each siding type in the table above is normally available in a wide range of quality and style options that affect material costs. Installation ranges from easy to difficult due to onsite factors which affect installation cost. Your project’s geography and local economy will also have a major impact on costs.
This table summarizes the information in this section:
| Siding Type | Options | Weatherproof | Durability |
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| Vinyl | Excellent | Good | 20-30 years |
| Aluminum & Steel | Good | Good | 30-50 years |
| Fiber Cement & Composite | Good | Good | 35-50 years |
| Wood | Excellent | Fair | 50+ |
| Stucco | Fair | Good | 50+ |
| Brick & Stone | Good | Excellent | 75+ |
| Faux Stone | Good | Good | 30-50 years |
The next section provides more details for each siding type, including its options and pros and cons.
This is an extruded plastic material made from PVC resin for durability and resistance to the elements. The material is tinted in the production process, so the color goes all the way through.
There are three appearance options: Horizontal, vertical and shingle/shake panels.
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