"Curious though, anyone had experience with synthetic shingles lately? Worth the hype or nah?"
I've been wondering about synthetic shingles myself lately. Saw them at a home expo last spring—looked pretty convincing from a distance, but up close... I dunno, seemed kinda plasticky? I'm curious if they really hold up long-term or if it's just clever marketing. Anyone here had them installed for more than a couple years and can share how they're aging?
Installed a few synthetic roofs over the past 5-6 years, and honestly, they're holding up better than I expected. Yeah, they can feel a bit plasticky up close, but once they're on the roof, you'd never really notice. Had one client whose roof went through a nasty hailstorm last year—barely a scratch. Still curious how they'll look after 15-20 years though... jury's still out on that one.
Synthetic roofs definitely have their perks, especially with durability. But personally, I've found green roofs to be surprisingly resilient too. Had a client whose green roof got hit by a pretty intense hailstorm—plants looked rough for a couple weeks, but bounced back quicker than expected. Plus, you get the added insulation and runoff control.
"Still curious how they'll look after 15-20 years though... jury's still out on that one."
True enough—long-term aesthetics can be tricky with newer materials. Guess we'll just have to wait and see how they age.
Yeah, good point about the long-term aesthetics. I've seen a few green roofs around town that are pushing 10 years now, and honestly, they still look pretty decent. Sure, they're not as pristine as day one, but they blend nicely into the landscape. Plus, even if they get a bit scruffy-looking, the insulation and runoff benefits probably outweigh a little cosmetic wear and tear. Guess we'll know for sure in another decade or so...
Interesting perspective—I hadn't really considered the insulation and runoff benefits of green roofs before. As someone who's just bought their first home, I'm still weighing all these roofing options carefully. I do wonder about maintenance though...wouldn't a green roof require more regular upkeep compared to metal or shingles? Still, it's reassuring to hear they're holding up well after nearly a decade. Gives me something else to think about as I plan my own upgrades.
