That upfront cost can sting, I hear you. But honestly, once folks see the insurance break and realize they’re not patching every spring, it starts to feel worth it. The “white noise” thing makes me laugh—my kids sleep better during storms now.
That’s actually a great point about the insurance break—people overlook that. I’ve noticed the noise is a love-it-or-hate-it thing, but I’m with you, it’s oddly soothing. Did you have any issues with installation or finding someone who really knew metal roofs? Sometimes that’s the trickiest part for folks around here.
Finding someone who actually knows what they’re doing with metal roofs is half the battle, honestly. Around here, most folks are used to asphalt shingles, so I had to call around a lot before I found a crew that didn’t just treat it like any old roof. They did a solid job, but I’ve seen some real hack jobs where people didn’t account for expansion or used the wrong fasteners—leads to leaks and rattling. If you’re not picky about the installer, you can end up regretting it. The noise doesn’t bother me either, but I know a couple people who can’t stand it during storms. To each their own, I guess.