Anyone have experience with shingles that hold up against hail?

Class 4 shingles are definitely a step up for hail, but yeah, they don’t do much for noise - especially with older, thinner decking like you’ve got. I see a lot of folks surprised by how little insurance discounts them, too. Did you notice any difference in attic temps or moisture after the new roof? Sometimes thicker underlayment can trap heat if the venting isn’t great. Just curious if you ran into that. The noise from critters is tough to avoid unless you go metal or add insulation, but then you’re talking a whole different budget.

Had a similar situation at one of my rentals - upgraded to Class 4 after a nasty hailstorm, but honestly, wasn’t blown away by the noise reduction either. The tenants actually complained more about squirrels running around up there than hail. As for attic temps, I did notice it got a bit stuffier after we put in the heavier underlayment, especially during the summer, but our venting isn’t great. Insurance gave us a tiny break, but nothing close to what I was hoping for. If critter noise is a big concern, adding insulation helped a bit in my case, but yeah, it’s not cheap.

Class 4s are great for impact resistance, but yeah, anyone expecting them to be quieter during storms is usually disappointed. The sound difference is minimal - it’s really more about not having to replace shingles after every hailstorm. If your attic’s getting hotter, that’s almost always a venting issue, especially with heavier underlayment trapping more heat. I’ve seen folks add ridge vents or even solar fans just to keep things tolerable up there. As for critters, insulation helps some with noise, but nothing really stops the little guys if they’re determined. Insurance discounts are hit or miss - depends on your area and carrier, but rarely huge in my experience.

I get what you’re saying about the noise, but I’ve actually noticed a bit of a difference with Class 4s compared to the old three-tabs on my folks’ house. Not silent or anything, but storms don’t sound quite as harsh now - maybe it’s just the newness or better install? Also, about attic heat, could the color of the shingles be playing a role too? Darker ones seem to bake everything underneath in my experience. Insurance discounts were bigger for my uncle after he sent in photos, but maybe that’s just luck with his carrier.

That’s interesting about the noise - my experience lines up with yours a bit. We swapped out old three-tabs for Class 4s after a hailstorm last year, and I swear the house feels quieter during heavy rain. Could be the thicker material or maybe just better install like you mentioned. Hard to say if it’s all in my head or not, but my partner noticed it too.

On the attic heat, color absolutely matters from what I’ve seen. We went with a lighter gray hoping to cut down on summer heat, and our attic temps dropped about 5-8 degrees compared to the old black shingles (measured with a cheap temp gun, so not super scientific). Not a massive change, but enough that our AC seems to run a little less.

Insurance discounts are all over the place. Ours barely budged after the upgrade, but my neighbor got a decent break - same carrier, different adjuster maybe? Seems like it’s hit or miss unless you push for it with documentation and photos. Kind of frustrating when you’re putting in the money for better materials.