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 PerformanceWhen 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...
Here is another peek into the things that contractors often do not understand about metal roofing. In this article, we will look at the critical topic of Warranties, and how they differ for product and workmanship quality. Builder Grade Products or The Real DealIn the construction industry, there have often been...
Metal roofing is documented to be increasing rapidly in popularity for its use on homes. So, why are more and more homeowners choosing metal roofs? Here a few of the reasons based upon our experiences working with hundreds of homeowners in North Carolina. The reasons may surprise you.First of all,...
Selecting the right metal roof for your North Carolina home can be a challenge. Once you’ve decided on metal for protecting your home, there are still many decisions ahead about which products will best meet the demands of our local climate, look great, and be the easiest to maintain. Here are...
The benefits of residential metal roofing are well known. Energy efficiency. Durability. No maintenance. Fire Safety. Wind Resistance. None of those ugly black streaks. And, everywhere we go, people tell us that they are seeing more and more metal roofs “pop up” all of the time.On the other hand, everyone...
Those steep pitched mansard roofs have long been a staple of southern architecture. But they present special challenges for homeowners. Here are just a few:The steep roofs become a real focal point of the home so you need a roof system that looks great, and stays that way.The warranties of...