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“They provide reliable protection against weather while offering a wide range of styles and colors. However, they may require more maintenance compared to metal or tile options.”
I see a lot of folks go with shingles just because they’re easy on the wallet upfront, but I’ve also seen them curl, crack, or lose granules faster than people expect—especially after a rough winter. Metal’s pricier, sure, but it shrugs off hail and wind way better. If you’re not a fan of climbing up there every couple years for patch jobs, it’s worth thinking about. Still, shingles do look classic and are way less noisy in the rain... pros and cons, as always.
“Metal’s pricier, sure, but it shrugs off hail and wind way better.”
That’s true, but I keep wondering about the environmental side of things. Has anyone looked into green or living roofs as an alternative? I know they’re not for everyone, but I’ve seen a few in my area (Midwest) that seem to handle weather surprisingly well and help with insulation. Curious if anyone’s weighed those options against shingles or metal—especially for long-term maintenance and energy savings.
I’ve actually looked into green roofs a bit, mostly out of curiosity. I’m in the Midwest too, and I’ve seen a couple on local businesses and one house nearby. They look awesome, but I did wonder about the upkeep. From what I’ve read, they’re great for insulation and can help with stormwater runoff, which is cool. But the upfront cost and making sure your structure can handle the extra weight seem like big hurdles.
When we bought our place last year, we priced out metal, shingles, and even asked about solar shingles. Metal was definitely more expensive, but everyone kept saying it’d last way longer and hold up better in storms. Shingles were cheaper but I’ve already had to replace a few after some crazy wind this spring... Not sure I’d want to deal with that every couple years.
Green roofs sound tempting for the energy savings, but I’m not sure I’m ready for that level of maintenance yet. Maybe someday if I’m feeling ambitious. For now, leaning toward metal just for peace of mind.
Metal was definitely more expensive, but everyone kept saying it’d last way longer and hold up better in storms. Shingles were cheaper but I’ve already had to replace a few after some crazy wind this spring...
That’s what pushed me toward metal too. I got tired of chasing down shingle pieces every time we had a big gust. Did you look into how noisy metal roofs get during heavy rain or hail? That was my one hesitation, but honestly, after a year, I barely notice it. Curious if anyone’s had issues with snow sliding off metal roofs in the Midwest winters—mine dumps right onto the walkway sometimes, which is a pain. Anyone else dealing with that?
