Lately, I’ve been seeing a lot of talk around metal roofing in India. It’s being promoted as durable, weather-resistant, and even energy-efficient compared to traditional roofing materials like tiles, asbestos sheets, or concrete.
Some brands are claiming a 40–50 year lifespan, while others highlight reduced maintenance and better heat reflection (especially important in our hot summers!).
But here’s what I’m curious about: Is metal roofing really cost-effective in the long run, or does the high upfront investment cancel out the benefits?
How well does it handle India’s extreme climates—like heavy monsoons in Kerala, scorching summers in Rajasthan, or cyclones in coastal areas?
What about noise during rains? A lot of people say metal roofs get too loud in a downpour. And lastly, do you feel it’s a good option for residential homes, or is it better suited only for factories, warehouses, and commercial spaces?
I’m personally leaning towards it because of the low maintenance and longevity, but the mixed reviews online are confusing.
Has anyone here installed or lived under a metal roof in India? What’s your experience? Would you recommend it to others, or do you think traditional methods are still better?
We have installed tata steel metal sheet around 12 years back. Major problem is noise during rainy season as it’s coastal Karnataka. Also heats up room during summer in April and May. Heard UPVC is better as it doesn’t have noise in rainy season and doesn’t heat in summer. Would like to know if any other suitable option is there or UPVC is better. Also reputed brands if UPVC is better option
In rainy days noise might be issue but if we are going to have 2 floors than it is fine as we usually lives on ground floor.
In Summer it heats up - you can use ventilation to out hot thin air, even you can use roof turbo ventilator fan.
We have installed Tata BlueScope roof sheet and quality is one of the best in market.
We have wooden(rafter) first floor(ceiling) so in summer and monsoon we do not have any problem. In summer if outside temperature is around 40, its around 30 in house.
You can go with mangalore clay tiles as well along with designed tiles inside.
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https://www.indiamart.com/proddetail/clay-celling-tiles-23472622430.html
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