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Not meaning to monday morning quarterback or flame you, but you may want to reconsider your course of action if it happens again. In the final analysis, noone had to die or get injured so you achieved the desired outcome.
The best course of action is to retreat to a safe room and call the police. Investigating noises is asking for trouble. Particularly ones that are outside of the house. There is too great a risk of biting off more than you can chew (being outgunned or outnumbered), or shooting someone who you weren't legally justified to. The first thing you need to do is develop a plan, think it through in your mind, discuss it in detail with whoever stays with you (allow contingencies for guests) and practice it. There may be times when you are forced to clear your house, but in general you are better served to take a defensive mindset. One good idea is to keep your cell phone charger next to your bed and put your cell phone in it every night. That way it is within reach when you wake up. Also, keep your weapons stored in the same place and in the same condition all the time.
In your case, I would recommend calling the police when you heard the voices. I would've called back for the noise on the roof as well. Also, know what information to give the police like who and how many of you are in the house, what you are wearing, where in the house you are located, that you are armed and what you are armed with. Let them do the clearing for you , it is what they get paid and are trained to do.
Another thing to keep in mind about calling the police is: sure you may have scared them off, but had the police found them, it may have taken some career criminals off the street.
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