We put ours on about five years ago, and I gotta say, the hail is definitely quieter—but man, those squirrels running across at 6 AM sound like a tiny marching band. Still beats shingles flying off every storm though...
Metal roofs definitely hold up better in storms, no question there. I've inspected plenty of homes after major weather events, and metal roofs usually come through with minimal damage compared to shingles. But yeah, the noise factor can be a little surprising at first—especially critters scampering around early in the morning. Had one homeowner tell me it sounded like raccoons tap-dancing overhead every dawn.
Curious though, did you notice any difference in attic ventilation or heat buildup after switching to metal? I've heard mixed feedback from folks about how it affects indoor temps during summer months...
I've wondered about the attic heat thing too—heard some folks swear metal roofs actually help reflect heat and keep things cooler, but others complain about the opposite. Maybe it depends on insulation or ventilation setups? Anyway, the raccoon tap-dancing imagery cracked me up...we've got squirrels that sound like they're hosting dance-offs every morning. Glad to hear metal roofs hold up well though; makes me feel better about considering one myself.
"Maybe it depends on insulation or ventilation setups?"
Yeah, that's exactly it. Metal roofs can reflect heat pretty well, but without proper attic ventilation, you'll still end up baking. I've seen setups where adding ridge vents or even a radiant barrier underneath made a huge difference. And squirrels...man, they're relentless. Had to reinforce my soffits last year after they turned my attic into their personal nightclub.
"Had to reinforce my soffits last year after they turned my attic into their personal nightclub."
Haha, squirrels are no joke...had a similar issue myself. Ended up installing metal mesh behind the soffit vents—worked wonders. On the ventilation side, totally agree about ridge vents. I also found that pairing them with proper intake vents at the eaves really improved airflow. Even during those brutal summer storms, attic stayed noticeably cooler and drier. Worth the extra effort for sure.
