Protecting your home against bad weather and temperature drops is what a roof is all about. However, when it comes to actually protecting you from storm damage and rainwater, not all roofs are built the same and few of them can provide you with the level of protection that you truly need.

Metal roofs are, ironically enough, some of the best in this regard. It’s ironic, since water is practically the only thing that can bring a metal roof down, if it’s not properly maintained. Once the coating washes away, your roof will be prone to rusting, but before that, it is practically impervious.

A more solid choice would be a tile roof, such as a slate, clay or concrete roofing system. Clay is probably the best choice, since it’s extremely capable of keeping water out, even if some of the tiles might be damaged or cracked. Slate is more brittle, meaning that even walking on a slate roof can damage good tiles, while concrete is similarly resilient like clay.

Since clay and concrete tile roofs are also somewhat less expensive than slate and more durable than metal, these are probably your best Highlands Ranch roofing choices when it comes to waterproofing and selecting a roof that is overall impervious to damage from rain, snow storms and even hail storms.