Yeah, climate’s a big piece of the puzzle. Where I am, we get wild temp swings—hot summers, freezing winters—so I’ve noticed asphalt tends to crack and curl faster than composite. Composite holds up better, but it’s not immune if you get a freak hailstorm. Metal’s great for longevity, but like you said, the noise can be a dealbreaker for some folks. I usually weigh upfront cost, local weather patterns, and how much hassle I want down the road. Sometimes it’s just picking your battles...
I hear you on the wild temp swings—same deal here in the Midwest. I went with composite after my asphalt shingles started curling up after just 8 years. The upfront cost stung a bit, but I haven’t had to patch anything since, even after a couple nasty storms. Still, I do wonder if it’s worth paying extra for impact-resistant shingles or if that’s just marketing hype. Anyone actually seen a difference after hail?
I’ve wondered the same about impact-resistant shingles. My neighbor shelled out for them after a bad hailstorm trashed his old roof, and he swears they held up better than the regular ones on my place. But honestly, I’m not sure if it’s just luck or the shingle type. Did you notice any difference in noise during storms? I keep hearing composite is quieter, but I can’t tell if that’s true or just wishful thinking.
- Seen a lot of folks ask about noise—honestly, composite does seem a bit quieter during heavy rain or hail, but it’s not night and day.
- Impact-resistant shingles usually hold up better, but sometimes it really is just luck with how the storm hits.
- Had a customer last year who said their new composite roof made storms less stressful, but their neighbor didn’t notice much difference.
- If you’re in a hail-prone area, I’d lean toward impact-resistant, but don’t expect total silence during storms... roofs are always gonna make some noise.
- Good call questioning the hype—sometimes marketing oversells it, but there’s usually a bit of truth mixed in.
I get where you’re coming from about noise, but I actually noticed a bigger difference when we swapped out our old asphalt shingles for composite last year. Maybe it’s the pitch of our roof or just how the attic’s insulated, but storms sound a lot more muted now. That said, I’m not convinced impact-resistant shingles are always worth the extra cost unless you’re getting hit with hail every season. For us, regular composite has held up fine so far... but I guess time will tell.
