how do shingles hold up in areas with a lot of wind? We get some pretty intense storms here and I’ve heard stories about shingles blowing off.
That’s a fair concern. In my experience, architectural shingles are definitely better than the old 3-tabs for wind, but they’re not totally immune. Quality install is huge, but even then, high winds can still peel them off if the storm’s bad enough. Have you thought about standing seam metal? It’s not just about flashiness—metal can actually be really practical in rough weather, plus it sheds water like crazy. The upfront cost is more, but sometimes that pays off over time... especially if you’re in a storm-prone spot. Just something to chew on.
Title: Need Advice On Replacing An Old Leaky Roof
I’ll be honest, after living through a couple of those “horizontal rain” storms, I’m not convinced any shingle is totally windproof. Like you said, architectural shingles are a step up from 3-tabs, but if the wind’s determined enough, it’ll find a way. I had a patch job done with architectural shingles a few years back—looked great until a nor’easter rolled through and I found half of them in my backyard. Installer swore up and down he did everything by the book, too.
Metal roofs are definitely worth considering if you’re in a spot that gets battered every year. They’re not just for barns or fancy modern houses anymore. My neighbor put one on after losing his shingles twice in three years—hasn’t had a problem since, and he says the noise during storms isn’t as bad as people make it out to be. Price tag stings at first, but not having to climb up there after every storm is worth something. Just make sure whoever installs it knows what they’re doing... seen some real hack jobs that leaked worse than my old shingle roof.
Can’t argue with you about shingles—no matter what the sales pitch says, wind will find the weak spot. Metal’s a big upfront investment, but I’ve seen folks save money long-term just by not having to patch or replace every few years. Plus, a lot of metal options now are made from recycled content and can be recycled again at end of life. That’s a win for durability and the planet. Just steer clear of anyone who says “all metal roofs are the same”—materials and install quality make all the difference.
“Metal’s a big upfront investment, but I’ve seen folks save money long-term just by not having to patch or replace every few years.”
That’s the part that keeps tripping me up—my wallet’s not exactly bursting at the seams right now, but I’m tired of playing whack-a-mole with leaks every spring. The recycled metal angle is cool, too. Still, I keep wondering if there’s a “budget” metal option that doesn’t sound like hail on a tin can every time it rains...
