With summer comes the memories of childhood. Remember the heat from a boiling asphalt driveway? With bare feet, we quickly learned that you wouldn’t scorch your feet if you could run fast enough. Asphalt can't change its nature when it comes to heat. Asphalt gets hot, and although the asphalt on that...
Winter in North Carolina can present some challenges to getting things done. Fortunately, it usually has nothing to do with bad weather. Holiday celebrations, annual renewals, and planning for the new year can put us on overload from November through January. It’s easy to think that this is no time to...
Residential homes can benefit from metal roofing in a variety of ways, from their ability to withstand the elements, to their long lifespan (50 years minimum). In addition to those factors, one of metal roofing’s lauded benefits is it saves homeowners money on their energy bills. This guide will break...
For many North Carolina homeowners, solar panels offer opportunities to save money and make your own power. Roof Mounted Solar Panels Roof-mounted solar panels are an excellent way to generate free power by taking advantage of space you aren't using- the top of your home. Your roof is perfect for solar power...
Roofing, just like technology, is following Moore’s Law which addresses the ever-increasing speed of change and advancement. We are seeing a rapid succession of product developments, and the inclusion of technology in such roofing areas as measuring, marketing, estimating, visualizing, and sales. These are exciting times Back in 1996, well-known futurist...
Many homeowners choose metal roofs because they learn that these roofs can save the environment – and their wallets – through energy efficiency. That’s very true, but not all metal roof installations are the same in terms of energy efficiency. The level of energy efficiency achieved with metal roofing is...
Our quality metal roofing systems contribute to reduced home energy costs by keeping homes naturally cooler in hot weather and reducing summer air conditioning demand. 3 Ways a Classic Metal Roofing System Can Lead to Reduced Energy Costs Special coatings of reflective pigment reflect away radiant heat. All the while looking...