Rain noise roof shingles vs metal

The Science of Silent Roofs: Solving the “Monsoon Drumming Effect” in Sloped Architecture

• September 10, 2026
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During a heavy tropical cloudburst, rainfall intensity frequently exceeds 50 to 80 mm per hour. While a dramatic storm is picturesque from an open verandah, inside the home it can quickly become an acoustic nuisance. For homeowners with uninsulated color-coated metal roofs or thin single-layer roofing sheets, torrential rain creates the notorious “drumming effect.” High-velocity …