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Are Roofing Shingles Right for Kerala’s Monsoon?

• September 7, 2026
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Kerala’s architecture is celebrated for its sloping silhouettes, but tropical weather presents a brutal test for roofing materials. With monsoon seasons delivering relentless rainfall, followed by blistering coastal humidity and high winds, a roof must be more than decorative—it needs to be an impermeable barrier. For decades, clay tiles (Odu) and corrugated metal sheets were …