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27 Jun Control What You Can: Indoor Climate

Posted at 5:06 PM in Buying a Metal Roof, Energy Savings, Environmental Benefits of Metal Roofing, Research, Sustainability, Ventilation

When summer arrives, so do unpredictable weather patterns for North Carolina. And though you can’t control what’s going to threaten the comfort of your home from the summer skies, there are things you can do to strengthen the most significant area of protection: your roof. As your home's largest exterior surface...

28 Aug Improve Your Air Quality and Breathe Easier

Posted at 10:11 AM in Environmental Benefits of Metal Roofing, Metal Roofing and Extreme Weather, Protection, Research, Sustainability, Ventilation

On any given day in North Carolina’s Research Triangle, you can find both good and not-so-good Air Quality Index ratings (AQI). On August 15, the rating for Raleigh was good at 30, while on July 16, it reached a whopping 117 AQI, no doubt from the Canadian wildfires. This is...

27 Jan This Year: A Healthy Home

Posted at 2:32 PM in Energy Savings, Research, Ventilation

We wrapped up the past year with food and celebration, eager to see what the future brings. Every new year is full of promise, so we resolve to make the most of it. New Year's Resolutions have been around since the 1800s. Of course, they've evolved through the years. These days,...

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30 Nov What can you do in the middle of winter to prevent roof damage?

Posted at 7:30 AM in Metal Roofing and Extreme Weather, Protection, Roof Damage, Ventilation

Let's look at how you can prevent roof damage during the cooler winter months and ensure the protection of your home and all it contains. Clear all debris as safety allows. Make sure your roof, gutters, and downspouts are free of debris. Remove pine needles, leaves, twigs, and anything else that accumulates....

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28 May A metal roof is simply the best roof for summer.

Posted at 12:33 PM in Buying a Metal Roof, Energy Savings, Research, Sustainability, Ventilation

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...

20 Dec Winter Roof Damage : Protect Your NC Home

Posted at 8:53 AM in Metal Roofing and Extreme Weather, Protection, Roof Damage, Understanding Your Roof, Ventilation

Even in our mild climates of North Carolina, winter roof damage from cold temperatures requires a homeowner's attention. During the winter months, consider the damage cold temperatures can do to your roof. As temperatures drop, asphalt or other temporary shingles may crack or even fall off. Our quality metal roofs stand up...

19 Nov Do Metal Roofs Have Ridge Vents

Posted at 1:48 PM in Ventilation

When you’re installing a roof on your residential home, it’s crucial that you think about attic ventilation. Proper attic ventilation is a concept that is commonly forgotten by homeowners because not everyone knows how vital it is to the overall health of your home. One of the best ways to...

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