Those recycled rubber shingles sound interesting though. Did you notice any issues with fading or curling over time?
I’ve had recycled rubber shingles for about six years now—no curling at all, and the color’s held up better than I expected. They’re heavier than asphalt, which helps in storms, but you do need to make sure your roof structure can handle the weight. One thing I noticed is they’re quieter than metal during rain, but not totally silent. If you’re thinking about switching, check your local codes and maybe talk to a roofer who’s installed them before. It’s not a common choice everywhere, but I’m glad I made the switch.
They’re heavier than asphalt, which helps in storms, but you do need to make sure your roof structure can handle the weight.
That’s the part that makes me hesitate. I’ve seen a couple houses in my area (coastal NC) where folks swapped to rubber shingles, and yeah, they held up in storms, but one guy had to reinforce his rafters after the fact. Not cheap. I get the appeal—less noise, better color—but I’m still not convinced it’s worth the hassle unless you’re already redoing the whole roof structure. Maybe I’m just old school, but sometimes “new and improved” just means more headaches down the line.
I totally get where you’re coming from. I looked into rubber shingles too, and the weight thing freaked me out a bit. My place is only about 15 years old, but I still wasn’t sure if the rafters could handle it without some kind of upgrade. The upfront cost just kept creeping up the more I read. I guess if your current roof survived a hurricane, maybe it’s doing its job? Sometimes sticking with what works isn’t such a bad call.
Man, I hear you on the sticker shock with those rubber shingles. Every time I look at “upgrades,” my wallet starts sweating. But hey, if your roof took a hurricane on the chin and didn’t even flinch, maybe it’s tougher than we give it credit for? Sometimes I wonder if we overthink this stuff—like, is it luck or just a solid build? Either way, sounds like your roof’s earned its keep... at least for now.
But hey, if your roof took a hurricane on the chin and didn’t even flinch, maybe it’s tougher than we give it credit for?
Honestly, I lean toward build quality over luck, especially if you’re not seeing any leaks or missing shingles. I’ve seen plenty of roofs in my area (coastal NC) that looked fine until the next big storm exposed hidden issues. If yours held up, that’s a good sign. Still, I get the urge to upgrade—peace of mind isn’t cheap, but sometimes the old stuff just works.