I totally get what you're saying about the rain noise being relaxing. Honestly, I love that sound myself—it's like built-in white noise. But I do agree with the point about resale value. When we were building our place, we debated shingles vs metal roofing for a long time. My wife was worried about noise, especially hail, because we get some pretty intense storms here.
We ended up going with a metal roof too, but made sure to invest in a really good underlayment and insulation. It wasn't cheap, but now even during heavy rain or hailstorms, it's surprisingly quiet inside. You can still hear it, but it's more muffled and soothing rather than loud and distracting. Plus, we've already had neighbors compliment how nice the roof looks compared to standard shingles.
Another thing to think about is maintenance. Shingles are cheaper upfront, sure, but they usually need replacing sooner—especially if your area sees extreme weather regularly. Metal roofs last way longer and hold up better against wind damage and leaks. After dealing with leaks in our old house (which had shingles), I can tell you firsthand that peace of mind is worth paying extra for.
Not trying to push you one way or another—just sharing what worked for us. If you're planning on staying put for a long time, investing upfront might save you headaches down the road.
We went through pretty much the same thought process when we redid our roof last year. Honestly, I was skeptical about metal at first—mostly worried about noise and cost—but now I'm really glad we went for it. Storms are way less stressful knowing the roof can handle it, and it's quieter than expected. Sounds like you made a solid choice, especially with good insulation underneath. Peace of mind definitely beats saving a few bucks upfront... learned that the hard way myself.
Metal roofs definitely have their perks, but they're not always the best fit for every situation. A couple things to consider:
- Metal can be tricky if you're in a coastal area. Salt air corrosion is no joke, even with protective coatings. I've seen roofs start showing rust spots way sooner than expected.
- Installation quality matters—a lot. Metal expands and contracts significantly with temperature changes, so if the installer doesn't account for that properly, you might end up with leaks or fastener issues down the road.
- Also, while noise isn't usually as bad as people think, heavy rain or hail can still be noticeable, especially if your insulation isn't top-notch.
Personally, I went with architectural shingles on my last build. They handled storms really well, were easier to install myself, and cost-wise they were a better balance overall. Not knocking metal roofs—they're great in the right setting—but it's worth weighing all the factors carefully before deciding.
Good points about metal roofs, especially the coastal corrosion issue. Curious though, have you looked into composite roofing materials? I've heard they're durable and handle weather well, but not sure how they'd stack up cost-wise compared to architectural shingles or metal...
Composite materials can be solid, but honestly, I've seen mixed results. They're durable, sure, but some brands fade quicker than you'd expect. Plus, cost-wise they're often pricier upfront compared to architectural shingles—though cheaper than metal long-term. Worth weighing carefully...
