This Van Wert, Ohio homeowner lives out in the country where wind is not occasional. It is normal. When storms roll across open fields, they hit homes without much slowing them down. He had already dealt with shingle movement and repairs after previous wind events. Nothing catastrophic. Just enough damage each time to remind him the roof was the weak link. He knew the next roof was going to be metal. The only question was what style made sense. He chose an EDCO slate style stone-coated metal shingle because it kept the traditional look of a residential roof while giving him the durability of a steel system. He did not want something that looked agricultural. He wanted something that fit the home. For this Van Wert property, the decision was simple. Stop repairing wind damage. Install something designed to stay put. The finished roof keeps the character of the home while giving it a level of wind resistance better suited for rural exposure.