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What kind of metal roof and radiant barrier would work best in Palau?

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My wife and I are building a house in Palau. Hot humid climate. We plan to use a metal roof of some sort and a radiant barrier. We will have several photovoltaic panels on the roof. We would like to do water catchment. We want the roof to stay on during high winds.

Any suggestions as to materials, designs and websites aimed at building in the tropics?

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