- Noticed the same thing with color—my medium brown tiles have held up better than my neighbor’s black ones.
- Haven’t had much algae yet, but I did get some streaking after a really wet spring. Quick wash with diluted bleach seemed to help.
- Upfront cost stung, but zero leaks or repairs since install, so I’m calling it a win so far.
- One minor gripe: composite seems to hold onto leaves more than asphalt did... maybe just my roof pitch though.
I hear you on the upfront cost—it took me a while to pull the trigger for that reason. But honestly, not having to worry about leaks or shingle blow-offs every storm has been a relief. The leaf thing bugs me too... I think it’s worse on my north-facing side. Still, not having to budget for constant repairs is a huge plus in my book.
That’s actually the main thing holding me back—the price tag up front. I keep thinking about all the “what-ifs” though, like what if there’s some weird issue with composite tiles down the line? They’re supposed to last, but I’ve heard mixed stuff about fading or cracking in certain climates. Did you notice any extra noise during heavy rain or hail? I’m in a pretty tree-heavy area too, so the leaf buildup is a concern for me... Wondering if it’s harder to clean off than with regular shingles.
I manage a few properties with composite roofs, and honestly, the upfront cost made me hesitate too. But after a couple of years, I’ve seen less maintenance than with asphalt. As for noise, I haven’t noticed much difference during storms—definitely quieter than metal. Leaf buildup is still a thing, but cleaning hasn’t been any harder than with regular shingles. Fading’s not been an issue here (humid summers, cold winters), but I’ve heard it can depend on the brand.
As for noise, I haven’t noticed much difference during storms—definitely quieter than metal.
Interesting you mention the storm noise—I’ve seen composite hold up way better than asphalt or even some metal roofs after hail or high winds. In my area (lots of spring storms), composite tiles seem to resist cracking and impact damage a lot more, which is honestly why I recommend them to folks who ask. The upfront cost can sting, but in terms of storm claims and repairs, it’s usually less hassle down the line.
One thing I’m curious about: have you had any issues with granule loss or surface wear after a couple years? Sometimes after a big hail event, I’ll see asphalt shingles shed a ton of granules and start looking patchy, but composites usually look almost untouched. Wondering if your experience lines up there, especially since you mentioned humid summers and cold winters—those freeze/thaw cycles can be rough on some materials.