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20 Jul Part 6: Get the Benefits of a Metal Roof for Your North Carolina Home

Posted at 7:42 AM in Buying a Metal Roof, Energy Savings, Environmental Benefits of Metal Roofing, Understanding Your Roof

In this video, Todd Miller gives us an overview of how to get the benefits of a metal roof for your North Carolina home. There are many types of metals, finishes and profiles; each providing unique opportunities for energy efficiency, sustainability and durability...

13 Jul Buying A New Roof Part 5: Selecting the Right Roofing Material

Posted at 7:54 AM in Buying a Metal Roof, Environmental Benefits of Metal Roofing, Metal Roofing and Extreme Weather, Understanding Your Roof

Part 5 of our video series helps you, the homeowner, begin the process of selecting the right roofing material for your North Carolina home. This segment explains why the place to start is with product selection rather than choosing a contractor. Of course, we hope you'll contact McCarthy Metal Roofing Systems...

22 Jun Part 3: Your North Carolina Roof and Energy Efficiency

Posted at 10:12 AM in Energy Savings, Environmental Benefits of Metal Roofing, Understanding Your Roof

Understanding your North Carolina roof and energy efficiency can lead to savings. Have you ever wondered what role your roof plays in the energy efficiency of your home? It may be much bigger than you thought! Todd Miler, of www.asktoddmiller.com, has recently produced a Youtube Video which explains how the right...

08 Jun Video Series Part 1: Criteria for Buying a Roof for Your North Carolina Home

Posted at 8:29 AM in Buying a Metal Roof, Environmental Benefits of Metal Roofing, Understanding Your Roof

Welcome to a new video series focused on helping you buy a roof for your North Carolina home. About 6% of US homes are re-roofed each year and for the most part homeowners go back to a roofing system that will eventually be yet another part of the 6%. If...

25 May Keeping Your North Carolina Home Cool

Posted at 11:18 AM in Buying a Metal Roof, Energy Savings, Environmental Benefits of Metal Roofing

Here in North Carolina, if you’re like us, this is the time of year when you think a lot about your home’s air conditioner. How can you help it last longer and how can you reduce your total home energy costs? Please read our tips below for keeping your North...

18 May From Your Curb to Your Roof: Recycled Materials for North Carolina Homes

Posted at 7:51 AM in Environmental Benefits of Metal Roofing

In recent years, most people have become more aware of and careful about separating the recyclable materials out of their trash. We all keep our special bin for materials like aluminum, paper, steel, and plastic and we haul that bin out to the curb once a week. But what happens to...

11 May What is the Recycling Content of Common Types of Metal Roofing?

Posted at 8:19 AM in Buying a Metal Roof, Environmental Benefits of Metal Roofing, Understanding Your Roof

When comparing metal roofing products, be sure to study the recycled content of each product. What metal is it made of, and how earth-friendly is it? Here’s a quick comparison of metal roofing recycled content: Galvanized Steel Roofing is usually around 35%* Galvalume Steel Roofing is usually around 35%* Aluminum Roofing Usually around 95%* Copper...

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