Had a similar experience with tenants in one of our buildings. After upgrading to metal roofing, got a panicked call during the first heavy rainstorm—thought the roof was about to cave in from the noise. Went over, checked it out... nothing wrong, just metal doing its thing. Agree on the snow sliding issue though; had to relocate parking spots after a few too many "snow avalanches" onto cars below. Lesson learned, haha. Still, durability-wise, metal's tough to beat long-term.
Yeah, metal roofs definitely have their quirks. I've had clients surprised by the noise too—especially if they're used to shingles. One thing we've found helpful is adding insulation or underlayment designed specifically for sound dampening; makes a noticeable difference. And you're spot-on about snow slides... seen a few gutters ripped clean off because of that. Snow guards can help, but they're not foolproof. Still, durability-wise, metal's hard to argue against long-term.
- Good points overall, but even with insulation, some clients still complain about noise during heavy storms.
- Snow guards help...but I've seen ice dams form around them, causing leaks.
- Durable, sure—but metal roofs aren't always the magic bullet they're hyped up to be.
Fair points, but honestly, I've seen good results with composite shingles in storm-heavy areas. They're quieter during rain and handle snow pretty well without the ice dam headaches metal roofs sometimes bring. Might be worth considering...
"They're quieter during rain and handle snow pretty well without the ice dam headaches metal roofs sometimes bring."
Good point about the noise factor—metal roofs can definitely get loud during heavy rain. I've installed composite shingles in a few storm-prone areas myself, and they've held up surprisingly well. But honestly, if you're looking for something even more resilient, you might want to check out green roofs (living roofs). I know it sounds a bit unconventional, but I've seen them handle extreme weather impressively. The vegetation layer absorbs rainfall, reducing runoff and noise significantly. Plus, they provide extra insulation, which helps with snow melt and prevents ice dams from forming. Maintenance isn't as intense as people think either—just occasional checks and trimming. Might not be everyone's cup of tea, but worth looking into if you're open to something different...
