Now, it seems more than ever, Energy is a key factor in making decisions for home improvements. The focus on energy is on how to save or create energy in the future. The focus on the sustainability or durability of the materials we use in our homes is driven partly...
The benefits offered by today’s metal roofing allow homeowners to upgrade their homes with products of lasting value. While other roofs quickly diminish in value as they age, metal roofs provide the following lasting benefits: Proven performance expectation of 50+ years Beautiful styles to match any home or neighborhood Interlocking...
Metal roofing is documented to be increasing rapidly in popularity for its use on homes. So, why are more and more homeowners choosing metal roofs? Here a few of the reasons based upon our experiences working with hundreds of homeowners in North Carolina. The reasons may surprise you. First of all,...
Metal roofs offer many environmental benefits, and summertime maximizes those benefits for your North Carolina home. Your home’s roof is most vulnerable to the sun’s summer heat. That heat passes through the roof, heats the attic and, in turn, heats the home, increasing air conditioning costs. An Energy Star metal...
Are you dreading those summer electric bills? At the very center of how well your North Carolina home handles the summer heat is its roof system and attic. Here is a discussion on your roof energy savings, and how to be environmentally efficient, in detail. We will explain the things...
Switching to a metal roof for your North Carolina urban or suburban home could be a smart choice. Why? A metal roof can close the recycling loop, offer energy efficiency, and invests in the future. A Classic Metal Roof from McCarthy Metal Roofing is the most environmentally friendly roof you can...
In the last two metal roof posts, we have looked at the reflective pigments used in some metal roof coatings and also the airspace between the metal and your home's framing which can be achieved with some metal roofs. Both the reflective pigments and the airspace as a thermal break...