North Carolina homeowners often ask: Can a metal roof be installed on top of asphalt shingles? It might seem counterintuitive that a lightweight roofing material can be installed over a heavier one, but the simple answer is YES. However, there are some best practices for deciding whether to invest in a...
It's winter, and spending a lot of time indoors, many of us start to think about home improvement. We encourage you to think about improving your roof. Now is the time to plan for this investment, even though it may not be at the top of your project list. Why it...
Although your metal roof provides great benefits, you should consider how it affects your Wi-Fi. Many homes use Wi-Fi signals for Internet connections, and it would be inconvenient if your wonderful metal roof interferes with your signal. Read on to learn if a metal roof will affect your Wi-Fi and...
More and more homeowners are choosing metal roofing for their homes. With each installation, this roofing option becomes more popular, and the public has various reasons for wanting a metal roof. Read on to learn the many reasons why metal roofing continues to grow in popularity and understand why you...
Sure, your new metal roof will be beautiful, but do you know how practical it can be? Here’s a list of 5 practicalities based on money, essential to any home improvement decision. 1. A McCarthy metal roof installation helps reduce your energy consumption. While we can’t predict the cost of energy in...
With summer comes the memories of childhood. Remember the heat from a boiling asphalt driveway? With bare feet, we quickly learned that you wouldn’t scorch your feet if you could run fast enough. Asphalt can't change its nature when it comes to heat. Asphalt gets hot, and although the asphalt on that...
Installation is an Overriding Factor in Roof Performance When it comes to the successful performance of a roofing system, proper installation is more important than anything else. But, when it comes to buying a metal roof, proper installation can be the hardest thing to find. Horror stories about improperly-installed metal roofs...
