The Met-Tile roof (shown at left) has a 230+ mph wind rating and offers proven hurricane performance. The long-length, tile-look panels are tightly fastened to seal out wind and weather and prevent the blowoff that often occurs with shingles or tiles. |
Met-Tile is popular for both residential and commercial projects in hurricane-prone areas due to its proven performance in these conditions. After Hurricane Iniki devastated the Hawaiian island of Kauai, local roofers reported that Met-Tile held up better than any other type of roofing. An inspection of nearly 100 Met-Tile roofs revealed that all but four of the roofs were intact after the storm. And, of the few that did experience major damage, all four came off in one piece, still firmly attached to the rafters. Even under winds as high as 225 mph, the roofs did not really fail – they were lifted off after flying debris punctured the sides of the houses, creating a funnel for the wind to enter.
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