There are lots of roofing materials on the market, each offering different pros and cons. One of the most popular roofing materials is asphalt shingles. They might be popular, but asphalt shingles are not the most reliable or cost-effective form of roofing on the market. To illustrate the weakness of...
We often spend a great deal of time thinking about what we want to do to improve our homes and protect our investment in them. Of course, that comes with budgeting and planning—more thinking. Do your plans include or require a new roof? Whether building from the ground up, creating an addition,...
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...
Here is some insider information that can save you money, protect the investment you’ve made in your home, and provide sustainable, long-lasting home improvements. The fact is, that as with any home improvement or building project in our area, timing is critical. Weather can affect the scheduling of your projects and...
Well, autumn is here. When we normally would be thinking about fall colors, bonfires and football, Florence has delivered another agenda for our autumn days, here in North Carolina. Here’s some information on how to get ready for the next storm. It looked for a while like the US would escape any...