I've noticed the same thing about shingles lately—seems like they're just not built to last anymore. As for metal roofs, my neighbor put one on his garage about five years ago, and honestly, it still looks brand new. He says it's quieter than he expected during rainstorms too, which surprised me. I'm tempted to try metal next time around, but the upfront cost is a bit intimidating...anyone else feel that way?
"I'm tempted to try metal next time around, but the upfront cost is a bit intimidating..."
Yeah, metal roofs do look sharp, but honestly, I had a client who went with architectural shingles instead—saved some cash and they've held up surprisingly well. Maybe not forever, but definitely longer than those flimsy standard ones...food for thought anyway.
I hear you on the upfront cost thing...metal roofs look great, but man, that initial price tag stings. My neighbor went metal a few years back, and yeah, it looks sharp, but honestly, my architectural shingles have held up just fine through storms and all. Sure, they're not bulletproof, but they've lasted way longer than I expected. Might be worth considering if you're trying to balance cost and durability.
"My neighbor went metal a few years back, and yeah, it looks sharp, but honestly, my architectural shingles have held up just fine through storms and all."
Good point—architectural shingles are pretty underrated. I've installed plenty over the years, and honestly, with proper ventilation and installation, they can last surprisingly long, even through rough weather. Metal's great, but it's definitely not the only solid choice out there.
"Metal's great, but it's definitely not the only solid choice out there."
True, metal roofs have their perks, but I've seen plenty of architectural shingles hold up impressively over time. Still, I'm noticing more roofs needing replacement sooner than expected lately...makes me wonder if it's a quality issue with newer materials or maybe rushed installations? Seems like older roofs lasted decades without much fuss—are manufacturers cutting corners these days or am I just imagining things?
