Are metal roofs noisy?
This is one of the biggest misconceptions about metal roofing. People who’ve experienced barns or other structures where the metal roofing is visible from the interior can recall the “pinging” noise that rain makes when it hits the roof. In these applications, the metal is installed without a solid roof deck, so there is no dampening effect when something contacts the roof. In residential applications, metal roofing is installed on a solid plywood deck, just like shingles. When installed in this manner, metal roofing is no noisier than other roof materials.
