- Had a similar issue here... inspector said roof had another 5 yrs, but first heavy rain told us otherwise.
- Went with architectural shingles and upgraded underlayment—noticed attic temps dropped noticeably this summer.
- Felt pricey upfront, but considering the hassle of leaks and repairs, I'd say it's worth it long-term. Peace of mind counts for a lot.
Yeah, I've been wondering about architectural shingles myself. Did you notice if the attic temp drop was significant enough to help with cooling bills, or just a minor comfort thing? Curious if the upfront cost balances out eventually...
I switched to architectural shingles about three years ago, and honestly, the attic temp drop was noticeable but not exactly life-changing. Cooling bills did dip slightly—maybe 5-10% tops—but nothing dramatic enough to brag about at dinner parties, haha. Still, the real value for me was durability and peace of mind during storms. If you're looking purely at energy savings, it might take a while to balance out the upfront cost...but comfort and longevity count for something too.
I get your point about energy savings being modest, but honestly, the comfort factor alone can be pretty underrated. When we upgraded our roof, I didn't notice a huge drop in bills either, but the upstairs rooms felt way more livable during summer heat waves. Plus, resale value is something to consider—buyers love seeing quality shingles already installed. So yeah, maybe not a dramatic money saver short-term, but I'd argue it's still worth it for overall comfort and home value down the road.
- Totally get the comfort angle, but honestly, a good attic insulation upgrade might give you similar results for less money.
- We went that route instead of splurging on premium shingles, and our upstairs cooled down noticeably during summer.
- Not knocking the resale point though—buyers do appreciate quality roofs—but insulation can be a solid alternative if budget's tight.
