NEED ADVICE ON REPLACING AN OLD LEAKY ROOF
I get being wary about metal, but honestly, I’ve lived under both and the noise thing is a bit overblown—at least in my experience. Insulation made a huge difference for us, even during hail. What nobody told me was shingles can get just as loud if there’s no attic insulation, and they don’t last nearly as long. The HOA angle is real though... ours made us jump through hoops for “aesthetic consistency.” Still, I’d take that over dealing with shingle granules clogging my gutters every year.
“ours made us jump through hoops for ‘aesthetic consistency.’ Still, I’d take that over dealing with shingle granules clogging my gutters every year.”
That HOA “aesthetic consistency” is no joke—sometimes feels like they care more about roof color than leaks. I’ve seen metal roofs last decades with barely any maintenance, but yeah, the noise thing is mostly a myth if you insulate right. Shingles are fine, but those granules... I swear, they multiply in the gutters overnight. If you’re planning to stay put for a while, metal’s worth considering even if it means a few extra forms for the HOA.
Honestly, the HOA rules make me laugh sometimes—like, who’s really out there judging roof colors that hard? I’m leaning toward metal too, but the upfront cost is kinda intimidating. I get that it lasts longer and you don’t have to deal with shingle bits everywhere (seriously, where do they all come from?), but does it actually save money in the long run? I’m not planning to move soon, but my wallet’s definitely voting for “cheapest option.”
I get that it lasts longer and you don’t have to deal with shingle bits everywhere (seriously, where do they all come from?), but does it actually save money in the long run?
I used to wonder the same thing until I helped my neighbor swap out his old asphalt roof for metal. Upfront cost was a punch to the gut, but he hasn’t touched it in 12 years—meanwhile, I’m patching shingles every spring. Have you looked into energy savings? His summer AC bills dropped a bit after the switch.
