Q: Are Metal Roofs Noise? A: 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.