Metal roofs are tempting, but the upfront cost made me hesitate. I’ve heard they last way longer and handle storms better, though. Have you looked into how noisy they get during rain? That’s one thing I keep wondering about.
Have you looked into how noisy they get during rain? That’s one thing I keep wondering about.
Yeah, I was worried about the noise too. We just bought our first place last year and the previous owners had put on a metal roof, so we didn’t really get a choice. Honestly, it’s not as loud as I expected. The first big rainstorm, I was bracing for some kind of drum solo, but it was more like gentle white noise. I think it depends on what’s underneath—ours has a thick layer of insulation and plywood, so maybe that helps.
The price tag is definitely up there compared to shingles. We got a quote for an addition and it was almost double what asphalt would’ve cost. But after seeing how well it held up during the last hurricane (neighbors lost a bunch of shingles), I’m starting to think it might be worth it in the long run.
If you’re in a spot that gets hammered by storms, it might be something to consider even with the upfront cost. Still, I get the hesitation...I probably wouldn’t have splurged if it wasn’t already here!
I get where you’re coming from. We moved in a few months ago and I was honestly dreading the first big storm with our metal roof. Turns out, it wasn’t nearly as bad as I’d heard—just kind of a steady background noise, not the crazy racket I imagined. I’m still not totally sold on the price, though. It’s a lot up front, and I keep wondering if it’s really that much better or if we just got lucky this time. But seeing neighbors patching up their shingles after every storm does make me feel a little better about it.
I hear this a lot—folks worry about the noise and the price tag with metal. Honestly, I used to be skeptical myself. But after seeing how many asphalt roofs I’ve had to patch up after storms, I get why people go metal, even if it stings up front. It’s not bulletproof, but in my experience, it holds up better long-term, especially in hurricane zones. Still, I’ve seen a few metal roofs take damage too if they weren’t installed right or if debris hits just wrong. Nothing’s perfect, but you’re probably not just lucky—there’s something to the material.
Nothing’s perfect, but you’re probably not just lucky—there’s something to the material.
I’m with you on that. I used to think metal was overkill, but after patching up my neighbor’s asphalt shingles for the third time in two years (Florida storms, gotta love ‘em), I started looking at the numbers. Metal’s upfront cost made me wince, but when you factor in repairs and replacements, it starts to make sense.
Noise was my big worry too, but honestly, with decent insulation, it’s not the drum solo I expected. The real kicker is installation—if it’s not done right, even the best metal roof can get peeled back or punctured. I’ve seen a few where the fasteners weren’t spaced right and the wind just found a way in.
I wouldn’t say it’s all luck, but there’s definitely a bit of “right place, right time” when it comes to flying debris. Still, I’d rather gamble with metal than patch shingles every season. Just wish my wallet agreed...
