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While more expensive than asphalt, metal roofing lasts longer and is more wind resistant. 1  Materials: May be composed of steel, aluminum, copper, or zinc alloy. 2  Steel roofs come with either a zinc coating or painted finish. 3  Copper roofs are installed unfinished and acquire a protective green patina with age.
Once you know your rafters are secure and your sheathing is solid, you can explore the many roofing options you have. Three of the most popular types of roofing that can be made to withstand hurricane winds are shingles, metal roofing, and concrete roofing forms such as tiles. 1  Shingles are probably the most well-known and most popular roofing material. 2  Clay tiles have been used as roofing material for centuries.