This week, we begin a new series on the benefits of metal roofing, as they relate to weather extremes. The Benefits. Choosing the right metal roof is critical but, even before that, you must know why you’re choosing metal in the first place. It is often (though not always) a higher investment...
Choosing a metal roof can be one of the best things you will ever do for your home and family … or, if you do not get the proper information in advance and you make a poor selection, it can be one of the worst things you will ever do. We...
What's underneath the new roof of your North Carolina home matters. Here's why: If your metal roof is to be installed over solid decking or over existing shingles (an environmental benefit), a layer of quality underlayment between the two is essential. Underlayment is also a good idea when the roof is...
Metal roofing has a long history. Many metal roofs can be found in the United States today that are 100 years, or older. Those roofs did not have the benefit of today’s coating and manufacturing technology either. Metal roofing manufacturers provide warranties covering such things as manufacturer’s defects, product integrity,...
In North Carolina, energy savings and environmental sustainability are important parts of any purchasing decision; a metal roof decision for your home is significant on both counts. Metal roofing is increasingly being recognized for its many "green" benefits. The durability of metal roofing makes it a very sustainable product. Additionally, should...
At least once a year, some homeowners have reason to "get up on their roof". What about a metal roof? Can it be walked on? Yes...
Increasingly, homes are built from stress skin panels, which consist of foam "sandwiched" between two layers of decking or outer decking and inner gypsum board. These panels can pose potential condensation issues because they often do not have any venting. This goes against the International Building Code, which requires a 1″...
