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09 Mar Earthquakes? Be Prepared. Light Roof Weight = Safety

Posted at 8:24 AM in Metal Roofing and Extreme Weather

This season, regretfully, marks the 1-year anniversary of a devastating earthquake and it's aftermath in Japan. We're still learning of the damage, lasting affects, and tragedies connected with that disaster. An earthquake of that magnitude is rare; but here in the U.S., we experience smaller earthquakes quite frequently. With weights from...

02 Mar Metal Roofing and Extreme Weather: Fire Safety

Posted at 9:04 AM in Metal Roofing and Extreme Weather

Though not typically a month for fire in North Carolina, March brings high winds that can carry airborne sparks and burning debris to your roof. How can a metal roof reduce your risk of damage and exposure? Most metal roofs are approved for Class A, B, and C fire ratings. In...

24 Feb Metal Roofing and Extreme Weather: Hail

Posted at 7:48 AM in Metal Roofing and Extreme Weather

Metal roofing is widely respected for its hail resistance. While there can certainly be storms from which no roofing material will escape unscathed, metal roofing offers good protection from leaks even if aesthetic damages do occur. The most widely-accepted test of hail-resistance is Underwriters Lab (U.L.) 2218, a steel-ball drop...

17 Feb Metal Roofing and Extreme Weather: Snow

Posted at 3:00 PM in Metal Roofing and Extreme Weather, Understanding Your Roof

Many people may not think about it but snow and ice are among the worst that mother nature can throw at a roof. They cause degradation of materials, failure of sealants, and ice damming can cause severe home damages. Metal roofing is known for its ability quickly shed snow loads. Typically...

10 Feb Metal Roofing and Extreme Weather: Wind Resistance

Posted at 8:15 AM in Buying a Metal Roof, Metal Roofing and Extreme Weather

In this series, we're taking a look at the affects of extreme weather on metal roofing. Does Metal Really Perform Better Than Other Roofing Products? Recent devastating hurricanes in our country have brought a lot of press to this subject in recent years. We have all see the video footage of roof...

03 Feb Metal Roofing in Extreme Weather: Ice and Snow

Posted at 8:15 AM in Buying a Metal Roof, Metal Roofing and Extreme Weather

Even with our often mild, North Carolina weather, snow and ice happen. Even one storm can cause roof damage. Many people may not think about it but snow and ice are among the worst that mother nature can throw at a roof. They cause degradation of materials, failure of sealants, and...

27 Jan Metal Roofing in Extreme Weather: Heat and Sun

Posted at 8:30 AM in Buying a Metal Roof, Metal Roofing and Extreme Weather, News

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...

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