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Pro/ Cons of doing a Tin Roof.  
Do you like it …. Is it more expensive than shingles? Is it noisy?

wise to call a few roofers, as one roofer says that some homes that are a story and a half don't have enough air circulation due to lack of attic space and can cause ice jams, like those war time homes. Just what he told me. Best to ask a professional as I am not one.

I find this line of logic a bit interesting. Pre-finished metal roofing rarely, if ever, experiences ice damming because of it's smooth texture and finish, compared to asphalt shingles or cedar shakes. In fact, you might commonly see ridges installed perpendicular to the roof's pitch to prevent snow and ice from sliding off the metal roof over doorways and entrances.  
 
With that said, ventilation can always be added to the soffit and gable ends of just about any roof.  
 
Common side affects of metal roofs can be louder than usual noise from heavy rain and hail. Poorly installed metal roofing can result in leaks from poorly applied fasteners, and poorly planned valleys...but this is true with just about any roof.  
 
As mentioned, it's always a good idea to speak to a qualified and experienced contractor who has installed a few metal roofs in their time.  
 
Edited by PrimeConvoy, 2024-06-17 11:39:53

Rather than trying to find any logic or unfounded opinions on here, talk to a professional tradesperson. Nothing like the info from an experienced, licensed, bonded and insured pro.

We have had a metal roof for the last 8 or 9 years. We are very pleased with it. Snow slides right off of it-if not immediately then when we get a milder day. That's the noisiest part-the rumble as a bunch of snow slides down. Right now in the rain I hear the rain against the windows but there is virtually no roof noise. We used generous spray foam insulation, and that surely helps with noise.

I have a tin roof but you have to make sure you put a snow guard on the whole length or the ice hangs over quite a bit when thawing starts and becomes dangerous but with the snow guard it’s really good. I have had no problems with it for 10 years.and you def will need evestroughs  
 
Edited by hyde, 2024-06-18 08:53:30

You'd be surprised by the amount of highly trained and experience professionals that visit eBrandon.  
 

Are you the highly trained professional roofer that the OP seeking, or just visiting?