For those who live in an area that gets lots of snow, there are roofing solutions that you can invest in that are designed to be extremely strong and durable against heavy snowfalls.
Roofing systems in cold climates necessitate that the material can withstand the demands of heavy snow, ice, freeze and thaw cycles, plus strong winds. Moreover, if possible you’ll want a roof that will also provide some additional insulating characteristics to help keep your home warm. In extreme cold, every little bit helps. So, if you can enjoy lower heating bills and minimize the potential for ice build-up on your roof, those are really important things.
Possible cold weather roofing solutions include fiberglass asphalt shingles, metal roofs, slate tiles, and synthetic roof tiles (more on these shortly). Some of these types of roofing can be expensive and usually need to be installed by a professional roofer.
Fortunately, if you live in a fairly mild type of climate where there aren’t lots of extreme weather conditions, there are some less expensive alternatives available.