We actually considered metal roofing when we bought our first house last year. I was pretty sold on the durability angle at first, especially after hearing horror stories about shingles flying off in storms. But then my brother-in-law (who thinks he's an expert on everything...🙄) pointed out that metal roofs can be super loud during heavy rain or hail. I laughed it off until we stayed at a cabin with a metal roof during a stormy weekend—felt like sleeping inside a popcorn machine.
I mean, some people find that soothing, but it drove me nuts. Plus, I've heard from others that if the installation isn't spot-on, you can end up with condensation issues underneath. So while I'm all for investing in quality materials and installers (definitely learned that lesson watching my neighbor's DIY disaster unfold), metal roofing just wasn't the right fit for us. We ended up going with architectural shingles and a reputable installer instead—so far, so good through some pretty wild weather.
Totally get where you're coming from about the noise factor. We have architectural shingles too, and they've been rock solid through some nasty storms. Sounds like you made a smart call going with quality installation—peace of mind is worth every penny.
We've got architectural shingles too, and honestly, I was skeptical at first—thought maybe it was just a fancy marketing thing. But they've genuinely held up through some wild weather, even a couple of hailstorms that had me biting my nails. Still, gotta admit, I've always been curious about metal roofing...heard it's great, but wonder if the noise during rainstorms would drive me nuts or lull me to sleep, haha.
"Still, gotta admit, I've always been curious about metal roofing...heard it's great, but wonder if the noise during rainstorms would drive me nuts or lull me to sleep, haha."
Honestly, metal roofs get a bad rap for noise, but it's mostly exaggerated. I've installed plenty of them, and with proper insulation and underlayment, they're surprisingly quiet—definitely not the tin-can-on-a-shed sound people imagine. Sure, you'll hear some gentle tapping during heavy rain, but most folks find it soothing rather than annoying. Plus, metal roofs are beasts when it comes to durability. I've seen them shrug off hailstorms that left shingles looking like Swiss cheese.
Architectural shingles are solid too—no argument there—but if you're in an area prone to extreme weather or hail, metal is hard to beat. Yeah, upfront costs can sting a bit more, but considering their lifespan and minimal maintenance...it's worth thinking about. Just my two cents from climbing around on roofs all day!
We switched to metal roofing about five years ago, and honestly, the rain noise isn't bad at all. It's more like a gentle background hum...pretty relaxing actually. Plus, zero issues after some nasty storms. I'd say go for it if you're leaning that way.
