metal roof?

[STT Resident]

I can't contribute much but the majority of homes here in the Virgin Islands have galvanize roofing because of its hardiness and its relatively inexpensive cost. The galvanized sheets are installed over T-111 and if installed properly (as other posters have noted) the noise level during heavy rain isn't a big issue. Cheers!

[DanBev]

I don't see how you can hear it on top of asphalt roof and 6 inch insulation in attic.We have had torrential rain and unless you strained barely notice it.On my metal roof I placed 3/4 inch foam insulation between furring strips,world of difference in heat in attic.

[TKramar]

Originally Posted by poconoproud

Thanks for the responses! What I really am curious about, is if 1. it drives people nuts when it rains, 2. gets damaged easily with hail 3. lowers energy costs 4. snow slides off in an absolute avalanche?

It's an energy credit...so I'd say it was supposed to lower energy costs...my metal roof doesn't drive ME nuts when it rains...what drives ME nuts is when cats get up there because of the big THUNK that comes from them leaping onto it. (I don't know HOW they get up there!)

[poconoproud]

thanks everyone! So it seems to me that everyone here enjoys their metal roof!

[shadowfax1997]

I have a metal roof in maine. Works fine. It was installed over existing asphalt. I have 15" of fiberglass insulation in the ceiling. Noise is no problem unless a torential downpour. Looks as good today as it was 10 years ago (i think) when installed.

The only downside is snow. The snow slides off, and when is goes it is the whole roof. The back deck needs to be cleared after each storm, which creates a lot of extra work. The front porch got pulled off the house this year after one of the roof "dumps" of snow. Course, there is no worry of ice buildup or having to shovel the roof. My garage, which has shingles still, had to be shoveled 3 times this year with each time there being over 30" of snow on the roof.

I wouldn't build another house without the metal roof.

[pathologist]

Originally Posted by poconoproud

Looking for input on metal roofs from those who have them.

Pros & Cons?

I had a metal roof installed in 2007, on a 1600 square foot two story in the Tahoe National Forest, at 4200 ft elevation. The roof is 12/12 with no gutters. It looks great but was rather expensive, around 30K. The snow slides off nicely but during heavy storms and no melting between, the snow can pile up quite high. We don't live there so can't monitor the accumulation. But last winter, it reached the window sills, which could cause some water to get in thru the windows if allowed to remain. If you are there to deal with it, no prob. The sound of rain is quite pleasant. We've had no experience with hail. If you can afford it, I would highly recommend metal. Of course if you are in a national forest, it helps in that it is fire proof! Be sure to have it installed by someone experienced in metal.

[DanBev]

I have metal roof with 3/4 inch foam underneath,never know its raining and super for hot sun.I had licensed certified contracter do the job.I could have done it myself but preferred it done this way.Required notarized copy that was done to code and material was paid for.