- Agree on the hail thing—had a similar experience. Big storm last spring, metal roof got peppered pretty good, but no leaks or structural issues.
- One thing I'd add: color choice matters more than you'd think. Darker colors fade noticeably faster in harsh sun, especially after storms strip off protective coatings.
- Totally second your point on flashing. Neighbor had a "premium" roof installed, but they skimped on flashing around the chimney and vents. First big rainstorm, water everywhere inside. Nightmare.
- Bottom line: metal roofs are solid, but details like flashing and proper sealing around penetrations make or break the whole deal.
Good points on flashing—seen that happen way too often. Another thing people overlook is checking fasteners regularly. After big storms, screws can loosen up a bit... quick tightening every year or two saves headaches later.
Totally agree about the screws—hadn't thought much about that until recently. Quick question though, is hand-tightening usually enough, or do you recommend using a torque setting on a drill? I'm still figuring out the best approach since moving into my first place. Seems like overtightening could cause issues too, right? Anyway, appreciate the heads-up... always something new to learn with home maintenance.
Hand-tightening usually does the trick for most roofing screws, honestly. I've seen people go overboard with drills and torque settings, and yeah... overtightening can definitely cause issues—like stripping the screw or damaging the washer seal, which defeats the whole purpose. One thing to keep in mind is temperature changes—metal expands and contracts, so leaving just enough wiggle room helps longevity. Learned that one the hard way after inspecting a roof that leaked because of screws tightened way too much. Always something new, right?
Totally agree about overtightening—seen it plenty myself. Had a job once where the homeowner thought tighter screws meant better protection. Ended up cracking washers left and right, and guess who got called back after the first big storm... Lesson learned, moderation beats muscle every time.
