Firstly, thanks to all for your responses. Here are my thoughts and answers to questions:
Smith Point Boater - Wondering if you've thought about installing roof snow guards above those areas where sliding snow is a problem. In any event, we're not here in the winter (so we're not going to be injured) and our roof pitch is quite minimal (guessing a 3/12 or 4/12 pitch). I just checked out TCR's website and will be reaching out to them to learn more.
Biggd - Do you know - did your neighbors install the insulation to moderate heat gain/loss or was it more to minimize noise? Did they have asphalt before and do you know if they've experienced any increase in noise?
John Mercier - Good advice regarding warranty and I'll be asking TCR about noise control - if it's even necessary. In our case, it only would be if the noise expected would be worse than what we experience with our current asphalt roof.
Pond Guy - I will ask for Ron.
ishoot308 - A very good question. We bought our home ten years ago. The home inspector said the roof was in good condition so I thought no more of it at the time. I now regret not asking when the asphalt roof was last replaced. I believe between 15 and 20 years old since the prior owners built an addition that doubled the size of the home in the mid-2000's or thereabouts. The roof on the whole house seems to have aged exactly the same so I'm guessing the whole house was re-shingled at the time the addition was built. As far as leaks, the only leaks we've had have occurred in the last five years. In one case, it was a simple nail pop and fix. The biggest culprit has been the flashing and sealant around our field stone chimney. Leakage here recurs every other year and I go up with a tube of roofing cement, make a mess of the joints (and myself) while managing to temporarily stop any further leaking. Our asphalt shingles are not architectural; just your basic run of the mill. I've always believed that getting 25 years out of them would be a stretch. So, yes, it's really all about me wanting to be proactive AND I'm attracted to a roofing system that is very low maintenance. Peace of mind I guess.
Codeman671 - Did you install metal shingles or standing seam?
bigdog - My research thus far has me thinking that I'd pay quite a premium for the metal shingle over asphalt. I think it's more about the product versus labor costs. I need to get a better feel for this. I also need to understand better what manufacturers are creating the best product.
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