Roofing Systems

Winilyme · 06-26-2025, 12:02 AM

We'll need to replace our Meredith roof in the near future and I'm investigating options. We have a post and beam cottage - one floor, 1,500 SF. We have cathedral ceilings in about 80% of the space. Current roofing is asphalt - no leaks at this time and I believe it to be between 15 and 20 years old. Roof pitch is minimal (very easy to walk on). The majority of the cottage has interior pine shiplap mounted to the topside of the ceiling beams. On top of that, I assume, there's plywood, tar paper and the asphalt shingles. I don't believe there's insulation of any sort. Rain is certainly noticeable from a noise perspective, but not bothersome except in the heaviest of downpours. Minimizing noise is important to us.

I've been considering a metal roof...but not the standing seam type which I worry would (1) be noisier than what we currently have, (2) more difficult to traverse, (3) more susceptible to damage and (4) maybe not a good solution for one section of our roof that has a super minimal roof pitch. Instead, I'm researching metal roofing shingles. Why you ask? I like the idea of a super long-lasting roofing system and the associated low maintenance requirements. But, as this product seems to be relatively new, I haven't run into any first hand knowledge within my network.

Do any Forum members have experience with this product? Can you speak to positives and negatives? Are manufacturer claims accurate when they state these roofing systems are no noisier than any other roofing products and can in fact be quieter than them (due to the stone coating affixed to the shingles). Can you recommend lakes-region roofing contractors that are experienced with metal roofing shingles? Finally, are composite roofing tiles another viable option?

Any and all feedback is appreciated. Thanks.

06-26-2025, 12:02 AM	#1
Winilyme Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Ice in = CT / Ice out = Winnipesaukee Posts: 620 Thanks: 177 Thanked 338 Times in 184 Posts	Roofing Systems We'll need to replace our Meredith roof in the near future and I'm investigating options. We have a post and beam cottage - one floor, 1,500 SF. We have cathedral ceilings in about 80% of the space. Current roofing is asphalt - no leaks at this time and I believe it to be between 15 and 20 years old. Roof pitch is minimal (very easy to walk on). The majority of the cottage has interior pine shiplap mounted to the topside of the ceiling beams. On top of that, I assume, there's plywood, tar paper and the asphalt shingles. I don't believe there's insulation of any sort. Rain is certainly noticeable from a noise perspective, but not bothersome except in the heaviest of downpours. Minimizing noise is important to us. I've been considering a metal roof...but not the standing seam type which I worry would (1) be noisier than what we currently have, (2) more difficult to traverse, (3) more susceptible to damage and (4) maybe not a good solution for one section of our roof that has a super minimal roof pitch. Instead, I'm researching metal roofing shingles. Why you ask? I like the idea of a super long-lasting roofing system and the associated low maintenance requirements. But, as this product seems to be relatively new, I haven't run into any first hand knowledge within my network. Do any Forum members have experience with this product? Can you speak to positives and negatives? Are manufacturer claims accurate when they state these roofing systems are no noisier than any other roofing products and can in fact be quieter than them (due to the stone coating affixed to the shingles). Can you recommend lakes-region roofing contractors that are experienced with metal roofing shingles? Finally, are composite roofing tiles another viable option? Any and all feedback is appreciated. Thanks.