by Roofer911.com |
If you want to choose a home design to withstand hurricanes, a flat concrete roof is a good choice. Concrete can weigh a lot, and if you are planning a roof replacement and want to install concrete, your roofers will have to create additional structural support. When you live in an area that gets both hurricanes and snow, the engineering of your house needs to accommodate both possibilities.
Roofs are designed to work best for certain climates and their expected usual weather conditions. In climates with a lot of snow, roofs are usually quite steep to encourage the snow to slide off. A flat roof won’t shed snow, so it’s structural design needs to be strong enough to hold the weight of the roof and a snow load. Snow can weigh anywhere from 5 to 25 pounds per square foot depending on how wet the snow is.
The best option when you desire a concrete roof is a full concrete building. If you are designing from the ground up or buying a home, a solid concrete shell building can withstand Category 5 hurricane winds. Additionally, a concrete building is better able to withstand fire, floods, and termites. If you are building a concrete roof, it may cost two to four times what a regular roof does, but because of its durability, it will save you on insurance premiums. A flat concrete roof can be covered with tiles or shingles to create a desired look to coordinate with your home’s design.
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