Ask Chris

Q. The idea of a metal roof and its many benefits appeals to me, but I worry that it might make my home noisy. Am I right?

A. Actually, no. The vast majority of people who upgrade their roof to metal are surprised to report just the opposite. Especially from those homeowners who convert from wood shakes, we regularly get comments such as “We can't believe how much quieter our home is when it's raining or windy!”

The coated metal roofs in particular have very low resonance (the property that allows a cymbal to crash, or a bell to ring) and once fastened to the roof structure form a very tight and rigid assembly that often adds stiffness to the entire home.

In the words of one customer, “Our home just feels tighter.”

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