Homeowners often ask how much more a metal roof costs than asphalt shingles. The honest answer depends on the roof design, the metal roofing system,…
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The Biggest Mistake to Avoid When Buying a Metal Roof
The biggest mistake when buying a metal roof is treating every metal roofing product and every installation proposal as if they are the same. The…
Read MoreIs a Metal Roof Worth the Extra Cost in North Carolina?
A North Carolina roofer explains the lifetime cost, attic heat, energy-performance, wind, hail, and ownership considerations behind the higher initial price of a quality metal roof.
Read MoreCan You Install an Interlock Metal Roof on Your Home?
Interlock roofing is not a do-it-yourself collection of loose panels. It is a complete architectural system whose shingles, flashings, trims, underlayment, fasteners, and ventilation details…
Read MoreMetal Roofing Facts: Cost, Lifespan and Benefits in North Carolina
Metal roofing research can become confusing quickly because “metal roof” describes several very different products. Exposed-fastener agricultural panels, standing seam, steel shingles, and architectural aluminum…
Read MoreDoes a Metal Roof Affect Wi-Fi or Cell Phone Service?
Homeowners sometimes hear that a metal roof will ruin cellular reception or Wi-Fi. That claim leaves out how wireless signals actually move through a house….
Read MoreIs Metal Roofing Fire Resistant? A North Carolina Homeowner Guide
A roof is one of the home’s largest exposed surfaces, so its reaction to fire matters. Aluminum and steel roofing do not ignite or support…
Read MoreInterlock Metal Roofing Profiles: Slate, Shake, Tile and Standing Seam
Interlock aluminum roofing is available in several architectural profiles, allowing homeowners to choose a permanent roof that fits the character of the house. Interlock Slate…
Read MoreWhy Is My Attic So Hot? Roofing and Ventilation Guide
A hot attic can make upstairs rooms uncomfortable and increase the workload on air-conditioning equipment. The roof covering matters, but attic temperature is controlled by…
Read MoreWhat Causes Black Streaks on Roofs? Gloeocapsa Explained
Those dark streaks on many asphalt-shingle roofs are often associated with an airborne blue-green algae commonly called Gloeocapsa magma. The staining can become more visible…
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