I’ve seen two roofs side by side, same materials, same crew, and one gets hammered while the other barely loses a shingle. Sometimes it’s the smallest detail—like a tree that breaks the wind just right, or even how the ridge vent sits. Wind direction is a huge factor, especially with those wild gusts that swirl around corners or up over ridges. I’ve had customers swear their house is cursed because they always lose more shingles than their neighbor, but when we looked closer, it was a little gap in the flashing or a slightly different pitch that made all the difference.
About moss, I’ve installed both copper and zinc strips. Copper seems to last longer and works faster, but it’s pricier. Zinc does the job, just not as aggressively. I’m curious if anyone’s actually compared them over a few years? Metal roofs are definitely noisy in a downpour, but I’ve heard adding a decent underlayment or attic insulation can help a lot. Has anyone tried that and noticed a real difference in sound?
I’ve had customers swear their house is cursed because they always lose more shingles than their neighbor, but when we looked closer, it was a little gap in the flashing or a slightly different pitch that made all the difference.
Man, I’ve seen this too—folks think their roof’s got a target on it. Sometimes it really is just dumb luck, but most of the time there’s a sneaky detail hiding in plain sight. I once saw a house where the neighbor’s big oak tree basically acted like a bodyguard during storms. As for metal roof noise, I put down some thick insulation in my attic and it helped a ton. Still sounds like a drumline up there in a real downpour, but at least I don’t have to shout over the rain to watch TV.
Funny how often it comes down to something small, like a missing nail or a weird angle on the roofline. Ever notice if the houses losing more shingles are facing a certain direction, or maybe have older underlayment? Sometimes it’s not luck, just overlooked details.
Sometimes it’s not luck, just overlooked details.
Yeah, I’ve noticed that too. My neighbor’s house faces west and always seems to lose more shingles after a storm, while mine (facing north) barely gets a scratch. Both roofs are about the same age, but I did spring for the upgraded underlayment—wasn’t cheap, but maybe it’s paying off. It’s wild how a tiny thing like nail placement or a weird roof angle can make all the difference. Makes me wonder if “luck” is just code for “missed something in the install.”
- Upgraded underlayment really can make a difference—had the same experience after a big windstorm last year.
- Orientation matters more than people think. My old house faced south and always took the brunt of storms.
- Sometimes it’s not just luck, it’s those little choices during install that add up.
- You probably made the right call spending extra. Peace of mind is worth something, right?
