Your roof is the most important thing to help protect your home.
It’s your first line of defense against pounding rain, strong winds, heavy snow and unbearable heat. Climate change is making extreme weather more common.
What type of roof can stand up to it all?
The answer: A roof created by RARE Manufacturing Inc.
Unlike traditional asphalt shingles, which often fail under extreme conditions, RARE metal roofing is engineered for durability and resilience. Here’s how it performs in different extreme weather conditions:
Heavy Rain, High Winds, & Hurricane protection
RARE Ironwood Shake metal roofing panels are interlocking, creating tight seams that shed water efficiently and reduce the risk of leaks compared to asphalt shingles.
RARE panels have multiple UL ratings, including wind resistance but what does that mean?
It means RARE roofing panels have been tested and certified to withstand hurricane-level winds up to 140 mph (and beyond). Unlike shingles that can tear off one by one, RARE metal panels are anchored together with hidden fasteners. This secure, interlocking design helps prevent panels from peeling back, even in extreme weather.
Hail & Impact Resistance
RARE panels also have a Class 4 impact rating for hail resistance. Here’s what that means in real-world terms.
- Tested toughness: RARE panels easily endured testing with 2-inch steel balls dropped onto it from 20 feet above, showing no dents or cracks.
- Durability vs. asphalt: While hail can shatter or loosen asphalt shingles, RARE metal panels typically withstands impacts with minimal to no damage.
- Insurance benefits: Some insurers offer discounts for homes with impact-resistant roofing.
Snow & Ice Loads
RARE roofs shed snow naturally. The surface of a RARE metal roof helps snow slide off instead of piling up. Why is this important?
- Prevents ice dams: Consistent roof temperature and reduced snow buildup mean less chance of damaging ice dams.
- Lightweight panels that are engineered to handle heavy snow loads without additional structural support thus preventing sagging or cracking over time.
Fire Resistance & Wildfires
- Class A fire rating: The highest rating available for roofing materials.
- Non-combustible material: Metal roofing won’t ignite from sparks, wind-blown embers, or nearby flames. This is especially important in forest fire prone areas.
Extreme Heat & UV Exposure
- Reflective painted metal reflects solar heat, reducing cooling costs in hot summers.
- Resistant to warping and cracking: Unlike asphalt, metal won’t dry out, curl, or split under prolonged UV exposure.
Final Thoughts
As extreme weather becomes more frequent, homeowners are investing in durability. A RARE metal roof is long-term security for your home.
From atmospheric rivers to heat domes, and hurricanes to wildfires, RARE metal roofing has proven itself time and time again as one of the most durable roofing solutions available.
If you’re considering upgrading, now may be the best time to contact us to ensure your home has a roof built to handle whatever nature throws its way.