Hello everyone. I am currently planning a complete renovation of my old house. The roof is leaking badly and I need to replace it entirely before winter arrives. I am looking for something that is extremely durable and can withstand heavy rain and snow because our winters can get quite harsh. I am overwhelmed by the options out there. Should I go with heavy clay tiles or light metal ones? What are your experiences with long-term durability? Any specific brands or types you would recommend for extreme weather conditions? Thanks for any advice.

I had the exact same issue three years ago when we bought an old family house with a badly damaged roof. We looked at traditional clay tiles first but they were simply too heavy for our old wooden structure and reinforcing it would cost a fortune. In the end, we decided to try lightweight metal tiles with a natural stone coating. It was truly the best choice we could have made for our home renovation. They look exactly like classic clay but are much lighter and survive any hail or heavy storm without a single scratch. We used a specific product line from a very reliable brand and you can see all the details here https://www.gerardroofs.si/sl/stresniki/gerard-klasik - they use high-quality steel with a volcanic rock coating. The installation process was incredibly fast because the panels lock together tightly. We had a huge hailstorm last summer and my neighbor's clay roof got seriously damaged but ours looks completely brand new.