If you’re remodeling your roof or building a new home in Texas, you need a roofing material that can handle all kinds of weather.
So, what’s the best choice for Texas homes? Here’s what you’ll find in this guide:
- The many severe weather challenges facing the Lone Star State
- How metal roofing stands up to Texas weather extremes
- The cost savings that make metal roofing an attractive option
Believe it or not, you can have a beautiful roof AND get protection from many types of weather threats when you choose stone-coated metal roofing.
Texas Weather: Facing Many Challenges
Texas homeowners know the weather can be unpredictable. The state is famous for its hot summers and mild winters, but recent winter storms have made it feel more like the Upper Midwest.
“The Great Texas Freeze” took place in February of 2021. It set records as a cold weather disaster for blizzards, brutal freezing temperatures, and high winds.
In January of this year, a bitter West Texas storm punctuated a warmer-than-usual winter. Once again, homeowners faced ice, sleet, snow, and bitter cold temperatures.
Even with heavy rains and flash flooding in some areas, about a quarter of Texas is still in drought this summer. This increases the risk of wildfires. Last year, firefighters responded to over 6,000 wildfires. In 2026, fires between Las Cruces, New Mexico, and Amarillo destroyed 52 homes.
Drought is merely an accelerant for wildfires. Even during rainy weather, they can be started by lightning strikes. And of course, human errors and arson play a role every year too.
Metal Roofing Can Handle It All: The Benefits for Texas Homes
Your roof is your first line of defense against weather and wildfire threats. Texas homeowners need roofing that can handle temperature changes, rain, wind, and fire. Few options tick all these boxes, but metal roofing is at the top of the list. What should homeowners look for when planning a roofing remodel?
Resistance to Wind Uplift
Wind uplift can occur when there is a difference in air pressure between a roof’s surface (negative pressure) and the area of the home below it (positive pressure). This condition arises frequently during hurricanes, so it’s a particular concern for folks on the Gulf Coast.
The resulting push-pull force can lift roofing materials right off the decking beneath them, leaving the house susceptible to further damage. This includes damage to the roof underlayment and decking, as well as potential harm to the home’s interior.
Certain parts of the roof are particularly vulnerable, including:
- Perimeter overhangs
- Windward corners
- Eaves
- Rakes
- Ridges
Many traditional roofing materials don’t fare well in high wind conditions. They can split, warp, become delaminated, and loosen around their fasteners.
That’s why it’s essential to look for metal roofing that:
- Uses a strong interlocking system that secures panels in place with corrosion-resistant screws
- Has a warranty for uplift resistance, even under hurricane-force winds of up to 120 miles per hour
In addition to protecting the home from hurricanes and winter storm winds, superior wind resistance helps during tornadoes. It’s worth noting that Texas had 162 tornadoes reported in 2025—the highest number in the nation.
A High Impact Resistance Rating
Severe storms in Texas bring another concern we haven’t touched on yet: hail. According to the Insurance Information Institute, Texas had 902 hail events in 2025, again leading the US in another severe weather category.
Hail costs insurance carriers billions every year. This is problematic for homeowners too because:
- Repair costs can range from $150 to $12,500. You may have to pay all of that out of pocket or at least your deductible (likely $1,000).
- Some insurance companies reduce the amount of coverage for a roof once it reaches a certain age.
- Unrepaired hail damage because of high costs leaves the roof more vulnerable to damage with the next storm.
The best solution is to install a metal roof that resists hail impact from the start. Look for one with a Class 4 impact resistance rating from Underwriters Laboratories (UL). Some high-quality roofing products even warranty their materials for hailstones as large as 2.5 inches across, which exceeds the UL standards.
The Highest UL Fire Rating Possible
Recent devastating wildfires in California point to a key reason why some homes survived, and some did not. Metal roofing was found to have helped numerous homes when fires spread by jumping to the roof.
For this reason, Texas homeowners seeking protection for their roofs from wildfires should choose metal roofing. Not only that, you want a roof that has a UL Class A fire rating. That’s the best fire rating you can get for residential roofing.
The Ability to Hold Up Under Ice and Snow
Texans now know that their roofs may need to withstand blizzards and ice. Choose a metal roof that has stone coating on the exterior. Stone-coated metal roofing is not only lightweight but also won’t sag under snow and ice. It also helps ice and snow slide off after a storm.
Additionally, you’ll find stone-coated metal roofing that’s designed with a hollow core. This helps stabilize your roof temperature during freeze-thaw cycles. Otherwise, melting snow and ice can refreeze around the roofline, forming ice dams that can damage roofing, gutters, eaves, and even the home’s interior.
Other Weather-Related Features
There are other advantages to choosing metal roofing when it comes to weather protection:
- Resistance to wind-driven rain at high speeds that could damage the roof or penetrate the house
- Resistance to salt spray corrosion, rust, oxidation, humidity, mold growth, and other coastal hazards
- Low maintenance with regular inspections after storms or when seasons change
Value and Cost Effectiveness for Savings
If you pick the right metal roofing, you can enjoy both short-term and long-term cost savings due to other benefits, including:
- The ability to lower summer cooling costs by up to 25% through reflectivity and thermal emittance (based on color)
- Sturdiness to hold rooftop solar panels for further cost savings by lowering monthly utility bills.
- Potential for insurance discounts during a time when insurance companies are dropping coverage
- Longevity, as metal roofing can last up to 3x that of traditional roofing, meaning no more roof remodels likely in your lifetime
See How Beautiful DECRA Would Look on Your Texas Home
DECRA is a leading manufacturer of stone-coated metal roofing, perfect for protecting Texas homes. It offers great weather resistance, cost savings, and curb appeal. DECRA comes in many colors and styles that look like traditional shingles, shakes, and tiles.
You don’t have to wonder how DECRA would look on your house. Use our handy visualization tool to see how beautiful it would be on your home.
Editor’s Note: This blog was originally published in June, 2021 but has been updated with relevant information.
