Totally agree on the hidden discount thing. When I switched to a metal roof a couple years back, the insurance guy acted like I'd cracked some secret code too, haha. Got a small discount, nothing huge, but honestly the peace of mind was worth way more. Haven't had to patch up leaks or replace shingles since, even after some pretty nasty storms rolled through. I'd say the upfront cost hurt a bit, but long-term it's definitely saved me money (and headaches).
Yeah, metal roofs are solid, but I'm curious—did you have any issues with noise during heavy rain or hail? I've heard mixed things about that, and it's honestly the only thing holding me back from switching over...
I've helped install quite a few metal roofs, and honestly, the noise thing really depends on how you set it up. If you're just slapping metal sheets directly onto the rafters without proper insulation or underlayment, yeah, you'll probably notice the rain and hail more. But if you do it right—like adding a solid plywood decking underneath, then a good quality underlayment, and finally the metal panels—it makes a huge difference.
One job we did last spring had a homeowner worried about exactly this issue. We ended up using thicker insulation and added some sound-deadening underlayment specifically designed for metal roofs. Afterward, he said he barely noticed storms anymore... even during heavy downpours.
So basically, if noise is your main concern, just make sure whoever installs it knows their stuff and doesn't skip steps. It might cost a bit extra upfront for better materials or insulation, but it's worth it in the long run to avoid that annoying pinging sound every time it rains.
Honestly, I've always wondered about metal roofs—like, aren't they slippery as heck when you're up there working on them? But about the noise thing, good point on the insulation. I stayed in a cabin once with a metal roof and zero insulation... sounded like a drum solo every time it rained. Seems like spending a bit extra upfront to do it right would save a lot of headaches later. Curious though, does that sound-deadening stuff hold up long-term or does it degrade after a while?
- Good insulation definitely helps, but I've heard mixed things about the long-term durability of sound-deadening materials.
- Friend of mine had to redo his after about 10 years... wasn't cheap.
- Wonder if anyone's compared metal vs shingles for storm repair costs?
