Features

Disadvantages

Cost

Uses/applications

Wood

— Affordable, lightweight, and easy to work with

— You can easily attach drywall and siding to it.

— Offers a degree of insulation, aiding in trapping warm air in and cool air out.

— Wood only lasts a few hundred years (less than other materials) — susceptible to fires and moisture damage,

— May fall prey to destructive pests (such as termites).

— Costs associated with wood homes vary based on the type of build.

— A timber-frame house

— Windows

— Flooring

Metal Roofing

— Has exceptional durability

— Resistant to strong winds saltwater, and UV radiation

— Offers long-term protection against corrosion

It should be properly installed and maintenanced

Metal roofs are more expensive than shingles.

— Highly recommended for coastal homes

Impact-Resistant Window

— Withstand high winds and flying debris.

— It's made of laminated glass and reinforced frames

— Impact windows won't shatter, but they can still crack when hit by the wind

— Expensive

— Can be twice the cost of a normal non-impact window of same type and size

— Provides an extra layer of protection against hurricane-force winds