Is a Shepherd’s Hut Roof Noisy?

Is a Shepherd’s Hut roof noisy? Now, this question is one that is nearly asked in every meeting or discussion by prospective clients as well as anyone who is keen to learn more about shepherd’s huts.

Is a Shepherd’s Hut with a wriggly tin roof noisy?

A perfectly reasonable question to ask,the short answer is no, not in a shepherd’s hut, and if you would like to know the reasons why they aren’t, then continue reading on.

The concern about a noisy roof is likely down to the loud, ear-penetrating sound during rain, hail, or wind, experienced when you may have been in your garage, garden shed, or outbuildings. Other constructions where you may have experienced loud audible noises from a roof during various weather conditions, for example, a conservatory or a caravan, but this isn’t answering our question. Let’s just get to it. Insulation is the answer. Insulation comes in many various forms: rock mineral wool, polystyrene, phenolic silver-coated foam board, natural sheep wool, amongst just a few.

So, if insulation is the key to vastly reducing the noise created when in adverse weather conditions, is there an element overlooked?

Well, yes, there is.

Insulation, in general, holds a thermal rating but also holds an acoustic rating too. Different insulations hold different ratings with regards to thermal and acoustic ratings, but for this article, we are only interested in the acoustic bit. In a nutshell, the insulation dulls/dampens noise by absorbing sound energy and reduces vibrations, thus creating a pleasant environment under a tin roof, just like in your shepherd’s hut.