Metal roofing gets hyped a lot, but honestly, I’m not totally convinced it’s always the answer—especially for the price. I did a lot of research before patching up my own storm damage and found that high-quality architectural shingles with proper underlayment can hold up pretty well if installed right. The trick is making sure all the flashing is solid and you’re not skimping on the ice/water barrier. My neighbor went metal, but his house sounds like a drumline in the rain... not sure I could live with that. Leaks are a pain, but sometimes just upgrading the vulnerable areas makes more sense than going full metal.
After last spring’s hailstorm, I had to patch up about a dozen shingles and replace some flashing around the chimney. Ended up costing me around $1,200, mostly because I did the labor myself and just paid for materials. If you’re careful with the underlayment and double-check all the seams, you can save a lot compared to a full tear-off. Metal’s cool for longevity, but honestly, the noise would drive me nuts too. Sometimes just fixing the weak spots is enough, especially if your shingles aren’t that old.
