Interesting point about noise levels...makes me wonder, though—has anyone tried adding extra insulation or soundproofing layers beneath metal roofs to cut down on that drumming effect? I've heard mixed things about how effective it is, but it'd be good to know if it's worth the extra cost and effort. Or maybe there's a specific underlayment material that's better at dampening sound? Curious if anyone's had experience with this.
- I've inspected quite a few homes with metal roofs, and yeah, the drumming can get pretty intense—like living inside a snare drum during heavy rain, lol.
- Extra insulation definitely helps, but don't expect total silence. It takes the edge off, but you'll still hear rain (some folks actually like that).
- Best results I've seen were with dense foam underlayments or acoustic membranes specifically designed for metal roofs. They absorb vibrations better than standard insulation.
- One homeowner I know went full DIY and added thick felt underlayment plus spray foam insulation underneath. Said it made a noticeable difference, but admitted it was a pain to install.
- Bottom line: if you're sensitive to noise, it's probably worth the extra hassle and cost. If you enjoy nature's percussion section...maybe skip it?
We went metal a few years back, and honestly, the rain noise doesn't bug me much—it's kinda soothing, actually. But my wife? Totally different story. She said it sounded like an angry marching band up there, so we ended up adding some acoustic underlayment. Definitely toned things down, but yeah, it's not silent by any means. If you're sensitive to noise, insulation's worth it...otherwise, embrace the drum solo and save your sanity from DIY hell.
- Metal roofs definitely amplify rain noise, no doubt about it.
- Acoustic underlayment helps, but honestly, it's never gonna be whisper quiet.
- Had a client once who insisted on metal roofing for aesthetics, then spent months complaining about the noise...go figure.
- Personally, I think shingles are underrated—cheaper, quieter, and easier to fix if something goes wrong.
- Curious though, has anyone noticed a big difference in attic temps after switching from shingles to metal? Heard mixed things on that front.
