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I am pondering getting metal roofing for my home, but am very early into the process. My husband has concerns about sound when it comes to the rainy season. Is this a known problem, and if so, is there any prevention methods?	Guest User 5/24/2007	Share Or copy this URL: https://www.metalroofing.com/spirit/comment/9582/find/
As long as you have "standard" construction with a roof deck, attic space, and attic floor insulation, I have never known this to be a problem.	Todd Miller Isaiah Industries, Inc. 5/25/2007	Share Or copy this URL: https://www.metalroofing.com/spirit/comment/9583/find/
Thank you for that. I have another question regarding snow piling up on the roof. This past winter, we had a really heavy snowfall over 3 days in February and when my husband got up on the roof to clean it off, the snow was waist high. My sister-in-law had the same problem, except they did not clean it off, and their support beams broke or at least bowed to the point they had to replace a few. How much of a problem is this with metal roofing, because I keep seeing where you say it in and of itself is lighter than traditional shingle roofs. How much easier does the snow melt off as well? Does the metal retain heat longer than shingles?	Guest User 5/30/2007	Share Or copy this URL: https://www.metalroofing.com/spirit/comment/9584/find/
The smooth surface plus the reflective qualities of metal roofing tend to make it shed snow quickly. However, exact performance will be determined by the exact weather conditions.	Todd Miller Isaiah Industries, Inc. 5/30/2007	Share Or copy this URL: https://www.metalroofing.com/spirit/comment/9585/find/
What if there is significant snowfall over a two day period? What are the dangers of a roof caving in compared to shingles?	Guest User 5/31/2007	Share Or copy this URL: https://www.metalroofing.com/spirit/comment/9586/find/
Metal roofing weighs from 45 pounds per square for aluminum up to usually no more than 120 for steel or copper. This compares to 275 - 425 for standard shingles. So, it is a much lower weight option. Additionally, it typically sheds snow fairly quickly in comparison to other products. I know that in my neighborhood the metal roofs are always the first to lose their snowloads.	Todd Miller Isaiah Industries, Inc. 5/31/2007	Share Or copy this URL: https://www.metalroofing.com/spirit/comment/9587/find/