That’s interesting about the noise—
I’ve only worked on a couple metal installs, but I always wondered how much difference insulation or attic space makes with the rain sound. Did you notice it more right after switching from shingles, or did it just fade into the background over time?metal roofs are LOUD when it rains hard. Some folks love it, but it took me a while to get used to that sound.
Also, those hail dings—do they ever lead to leaks, or is it just cosmetic? I hear mixed things from guys on jobsites, but haven’t seen a metal roof actually leak from hail yet. Just curious if you’d trust metal in an area with really big hail, or if you’d go with the heavy architectural shingles like your neighbor.
Insulation and attic space definitely help with the noise, but it’s never quite as quiet as shingles, at least in my experience. I’ve seen plenty of hail dents on metal, but actual leaks? Not so much—usually just cosmetic unless the hail is baseball-sized or you’ve got a really cheap panel. Still, I’d be nervous about metal in those crazy hail zones... seen some roofs look like a golf ball after a bad storm.
I’ve had both metal and shingles, and honestly, the noise thing is real. When we switched to metal, I thought it’d be like living inside a drum during storms, but with enough insulation, it’s more of a dull thud than a racket. Hail dents are another story—my neighbor’s roof looked like a giant egg carton after last spring’s storm, but no leaks so far. Still, resale value in my area seems better with shingles, maybe just because folks are used to them.
I get where you’re coming from. I went with shingles last year because everyone in my neighborhood has them, and honestly, it made the insurance process easier. Metal sounded cool but the denting thing worried me. If you’re worried about resale, shingles seem safer—at least around here. Just make sure you get a good installer, that’s where I messed up and had to chase down leaks after the first rain...
- Totally agree about the installer making or breaking it—my neighbor went cheap and had a nightmare with leaks too.
- Shingles were way more affordable for me, especially since I was on a tight budget after some surprise car repairs.
- Insurance did seem to prefer shingles in my area, which helped keep my premium down.
- I did look at metal, but the upfront cost and possible noise during storms made me hesitate.
- If you’re planning to stay put for a while, shingles are fine, but I do wonder if metal would’ve saved money long-term... hard to say.
