by Helpgeek | Feb 21, 2022 | Blog | 0 comments
Ahhh, the relaxing sound of a light rain on a metal roof. It’s peaceful, until it’s not. Sometimes, metal roofing can be quite noisy! Thunderstorms, hail, falling acorns, and even roof settling can be pretty loud if your roof isn’t optimized for noise susceptibility. In this blog, we’ll give you our 4 best pieces of advice for making your metal roof quieter. Let’s get started!
1 – Choose the Right Metal Roof Materials
Did you know there are several different types of metal roofing? Each has its own strengths and weaknesses, and some of them are better at canceling out noises than the others. Corrugated metal roofing – the kind with grooves – can be louder than others, even though they look pretty sleek. Flat metal roofs and standing seam metal roofs are two of the quietest options you can choose as far as metal roofing materials go! Standing seam and flat metal roofs lie flush with the underlayment, which means they move and shake less in extreme weather. Less movin’ and shakin’ means less noise makin’!
2 – Use a Quality Underlayment
Another great way to cut back on loud noises from your metal roof is to choose a high-quality underlayment. What is underlayment? It’s a material installed right under your metal roof to make it waterproof! If you choose a quality underlayment, it can be pretty dense – which means active noise cancellation from things that hit your metal roof.
3 – Install More Insulation
If your metal roof is already on your home, it would be pricey to change the shape or the underlayment. However, you can install extra insulation! Usually, with the right underlayment, insulation functionally isn’t necessary with a metal roof. The underlayment does a great job of waterproofing and weatherproofing your home, and your metal roof does a great job of keeping your house at a comfortable temperature year round without overworking your HVAC system. However, installing extra insulation in your ceiling can dramatically cut down the noisiness of your metal roof! If that doesn’t do the trick, you can also add extra insulation layers in the walls of your home to help absorb some of the extra sounds from your roof. It may be an extensive project, but it will go a long way when it comes to helping quiet your home down in loud weather.
4 – Fasten it Down
The fourth tip we have for decreasing the noisiness of your metal roof is making sure it’s properly and securely fastened down. Poor installation jobs and time can loosen some of the hardware in your metal roof, which can allow it to move upon impact from rain, hail, and other falling objects. Movement on impact can cause noises to be louder than usual! If the noisiness of your metal roof has gotten worse over time, it may be wise to call a professional to take a look at the fasteners and other hardware to be sure it’s secure.
If you’re in Arkansas, Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Missouri, or Mississippi, you can call the Metal Roof Pros to come out and take a look. Just give us a ring at 1-855-736-3825 or fill out our contact form here. We’d be happy to help you figure out the best ways to combat loud sounds from your metal roof or even plan a new metal roof install with minimum noise.
