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...
Selecting and purchasing a new roof for your North Carolina home is a significant event for any homeowner. Those homeowners who do their research and have good information available to them are the ones who end up making wise investment choices when it comes to roofing. Here’s the first post...
One of the big benefits of metal roofing is its low weight. More weight on the roof means your home is susceptible to buckling or snapping rafters. Worse, extra weight on the roof can be deadly in an earthquake or interior fire where the structure of the home loses its...
Take advantage of a sunny, North Carolina day to look for some irregularities in your roof.Walk around your home and look closely at your roof. Use binoculars if they are helpful. Don’t get on the roof – leave that to the professionals.As you look at your roof, look for dips...
Take advantage of one our beautiful, North Carolina fall days to inspect your roof for hot spots.Walk around your home and look closely at your roof. Use binoculars if they are helpful. If it makes it easier to understand your roof, imagine an aerial view of your roof and sketch...
All roofing products require a proper surface for installation. In this section, we'll explain why what lies beneath a proper metal roofing installation is important. Roof Deck One of the frequent benefits of a metal roof is that it often be installed over existing shingles. When applicable, this option offers additional ecological...
Here's some information that will help you understand the "pitch" and "shape" of your roof.In 8th grade science, students learn the two rules of water are:Water always moves downhill Water always takes the path of least resistanceWater on a roof needs to be told where it is going. It needs clearly...
