We went with metal roofing last year after a nasty windstorm ripped off a chunk of our shingles. Honestly, best decision we've made so far. Yeah, we got a couple small dents from hail this spring, but they're barely noticeable unless you're really looking for them. Plus, the peace of mind during storms is huge—no more worrying about shingles flying off or leaks popping up overnight... Totally worth it in my book.
Metal roofs are definitely solid, especially if you're in an area prone to storms. If anyone's worried about hail dents, choosing a textured or matte finish can help hide those little imperfections. Also, make sure your installer uses proper fasteners and spacing—I've seen some DIY jobs where panels loosened up because they skipped steps. Done right though, metal roofing is pretty much set-it-and-forget-it...and way less stressful when the weather gets wild.
"Done right though, metal roofing is pretty much set-it-and-forget-it...and way less stressful when the weather gets wild."
True, but my wallet tends to stress out at the initial cost, haha. Anyone ever tried mixing materials, like metal on the main roof and something cheaper on sheds or garages? Curious how that holds up.
"True, but my wallet tends to stress out at the initial cost, haha."
Haha, I totally get that feeling. When we redid our roof after a nasty storm a few years back, we went metal on the main house and stuck with asphalt shingles on the detached garage and garden shed. Honestly, it's held up pretty well. The metal roof has been a lifesaver during heavy storms—no leaks, no worries—but even the cheaper shingles on the smaller buildings have done okay. Sure, we've had to patch up a few spots after particularly rough weather, but nothing major or wallet-breaking. If you're careful about installation and keep an eye on things after big storms, mixing materials can definitely be a practical compromise. Just make sure whoever installs it knows their stuff, because good workmanship makes all the difference when the weather gets wild.
Interesting approach mixing materials...have you noticed any issues where the metal meets the shingles? I've seen some setups where different materials expand or contract differently in extreme temps, causing gaps or leaks over time. Did your installer do anything special to prevent that, or has it just not been an issue for you? Curious because I've been considering something similar but worried about maintenance down the road.
