If you live in an area that frequently experiences hailstorms, you may
be curious about how a metal roof fare against such weather conditions. If you
already have metal roof installed, then you may be concerned that after a
hailstorm, your beautiful roof will eventually be left pock-marked and dented.
People have many misconceptions about how metal roofs perform in a hailstorm,
and it's about time to debunk a couple of those myths.
Myth #1:
Metal roofs are more susceptible to hail damage than other roofing systems
A recent article in Metal Roofing Magazine cites two hail studies
performed by The Roofing Industry Committee on Weather Issues Inc.
(RICOWI)--one from a 2004 hailstorm in Oklahoma City and another from 2011 in
Texas. According to the studies, metal roofing holds up to hailstorms as well
as or better than other roofing materials provided these are not the severe ones.
Myth #2:
During a hailstorm, metal roofs are noisier than other roofing types
It may come as a shock to you that metal roofing is often quieter than
an asphalt shingle roof. When a metal roof is installed properly and packed
with a solid deck, underlayment, insulation, sheathing, and the other
essentials, it will actually silence noise from rain, hail, and other weather
disturbances better than other roofing materials.
Separating fact from fiction can help you determine the actual strength
of a metal roof. Don't be afraid to ask a metal roofing expert in your
neighborhood about metal roofing.
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