When it’s time to buy a new roof, what do you think matters most? Of course, the material, color, and style all make a difference, but the installation will make or break a roof. “I’d rather have a well-installed roof with mediocre materials than a poorly-installed roof with great materials.” -Todd Miller,...
In his book, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, L. Frank Baum says something that has been quoted millions of times since: “There’s no place like home.” Few of us have difficulty picturing Dorothy in the movie clicking the heels of her ruby slippers together repeating: “There’s no place like home. There’s...
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 timesBack in 1996, well-known futurist...
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...
As storms rage across the county, hail may bring it's punishing presence to your North Carolina roof. Is there any way to protect your home from roof leaks and exposure when hail shows up? Yes: metal roofing.Metal roofing is widely respected for its hail resistance, and a Classic Metal Roofing...
Roofing warranties are a very interesting subject. They are given great consideration whenever someone buys a roof yet as a contractor in North Carolina, we rarely see shingles last the length of their warranty, and we also very rarely see homeowners collect on warranties for their failed shingles. Increasingly, we...
