"Plus, a little rain noise can be kinda relaxing...free white noise machine, right?"
Haha, true, I never really thought about it like that before. I've always liked the sound of rain, but I guess it depends on how loud we're talking here. I've heard some metal roofs that were pretty intense—like being inside a tin can. But yeah, insulation definitely seems key.
Speaking of insulation, do you think there's a noticeable difference in sound dampening between spray foam and traditional batt insulation under metal roofs? I've seen both used on job sites, but never really got a chance to compare them directly. Curious if anyone has experience with one being clearly better at cutting down noise than the other...
I agree, insulation is definitely a big factor. When we were deciding between spray foam and batt insulation, I did some digging around. Spray foam tends to fill gaps better, so it can cut down on noise more effectively by sealing off small openings that sound travels through. Batt insulation still helps, but if it's not installed perfectly, you might notice more noise coming through. We went with spray foam and honestly, the rain noise is just a gentle hum now...pretty relaxing actually.
Good points on insulation, but don't underestimate the roofing sheets themselves. Thicker gauge metal sheets can really cut down on noise before it even hits your insulation layer. When we replaced roofs on a few properties last year, I sourced from local suppliers rather than big-box stores—better pricing and more options for thicker gauges. Plus, the delivery guy had some hilarious stories about DIY roofing disasters...made me feel better about my own handyman skills.
- Good tip on thicker gauge sheets, hadn't thought much about metal thickness affecting noise.
- Curious though, did you notice a big price jump going from standard gauge to thicker sheets?
- Also, were local suppliers open to smaller orders or did you have to buy in bulk?
- DIY roofing disaster stories sound entertaining...gotta hear one sometime.
"Curious though, did you notice a big price jump going from standard gauge to thicker sheets?"
Yeah, thicker gauge definitely bumps the price up a bit, but honestly worth it for the peace and quiet during storms. Local suppliers usually let me order smaller batches—depends how friendly ya get with them. And DIY disasters...let's just say my neighbor's roof tarp is still flappin' around.
