I'm pretty new to metal roofing myself, but I haven't found hail noise to be much worse than heavy rain—maybe my insulation setup helps? The snow sliding off though...yeah, learned that one the hard way last winter. Snow guards would've been smart upfront.
- Good insulation definitely helps dampen hail noise—dense foam or cellulose works best.
- Snow guards are a must in snowy climates; learned that after a mini-avalanche took out my gutters a few years back...
- Also, consider standing seam metal roofs. Hidden fasteners mean fewer leak points, and they're tougher against wind uplift during storms.
- Bonus tip: lighter colors reflect heat better, extending roof lifespan.
- Good points on insulation and snow guards—wish I'd known that before my gutters got flattened by sliding ice chunks a couple winters ago...
- Standing seam metal roofs are solid, but honestly, I've had great luck with architectural shingles too. Had a nasty hailstorm last spring, and while neighbors were patching leaks, mine held up fine. Maybe I just got lucky?
- Totally agree on lighter colors. My dark roof looked sharp at first, but man, it heats up like crazy in summer. Next time, definitely going lighter.
- One thing I'd add: don't skimp on flashing around chimneys and vents. Learned the hard way after a sneaky leak showed up during a heavy rainstorm.
Standing seam roofs are tough, no doubt, but honestly, architectural shingles can be hit or miss. I've seen some hold up great like you mentioned, but others get shredded by hail or wind pretty easily. Quality and installation matter a ton here—seen plenty of roofs fail early because someone cut corners on underlayment or ventilation. Also, lighter colors help with heat, sure, but proper attic ventilation makes an even bigger difference in my experience...keeps the whole system cooler and extends roof life too.
Good points about ventilation and installation quality—seen plenty of roofs fail early because someone skipped steps. Curious though, has anyone here tried synthetic underlayment instead of traditional felt? Wondering if it holds up better in extreme weather...
