Standing seam metal is definitely appealing, especially for wind and snow. I’ve heard the noise can be a bit much during heavy rain, though. My uncle’s place has metal and he swears by it, but his insurance didn’t budge on price. Guess it really depends on your area and installer. Shingles just seem to need way more babysitting over time.
That rain-on-metal noise thing is real, but it’s not always as bad as people think. My cousin’s house has standing seam and honestly, unless you’re in the attic during a downpour, it’s more of a background hum than anything. He put in a thicker underlayment and some insulation, which seemed to help a lot.
Insurance didn’t change for him either—guess some companies just don’t care what’s up there. Around here (snowy winters, windy springs), folks with shingles are always patching or replacing after storms. I helped my neighbor replace three tabs last month after a gusty night... meanwhile, the metal roofs on the block looked untouched.
If I had to pick tomorrow, I’d probably lean metal for the low maintenance alone. The upfront cost stings, but not having to babysit it every year? That’s tempting. Still, if you’re somewhere that never sees hail or heavy snow, shingles might make more sense just for the initial savings.
If I had to pick tomorrow, I’d probably lean metal for the low maintenance alone. The upfront cost stings, but not having to babysit it every year? That’s tempting.
I get the appeal—less patching, less climbing up there with a bundle of shingles and a prayer. But have you ever checked what happens if a metal roof does spring a leak? Not as easy to spot or fix as a missing shingle. And what about resale value—do buyers in your area actually prefer metal, or is it just a “nice to have”? I’ve seen folks spend big on standing seam and then get side-eye from appraisers who don’t care either way.
Noise-wise, yeah, insulation helps... but if your installer skimps on it, you’ll know the first time hail hits at 2am. Just saying, sometimes “set it and forget it” turns into “out of sight, out of mind—until it isn’t.”
Metal roofs are tough, but I’ve seen hail punch holes in ‘em like a can of soda—then you’re hunting leaks with a flashlight and a prayer. Shingles might need more babysitting, but at least you can slap a patch on in a pinch. Around here, buyers still seem to expect asphalt anyway... resale’s a toss-up.
I get the hail thing, but man, my neighbor’s old metal roof took a beating last year and all he had to do was swap out a few panels. Meanwhile, my shingles keep curling up like potato chips every summer. I’m almost at the point of just tarping the whole thing and calling it “rustic charm.”
