McCarthy Metal Roofing (NC), Author at Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, NC: McCarthy Metal Roofing

12 Mar Why You Should Work With a Certified Roof Installer

Posted at 11:32 AM in Buying a Metal Roof

Completing home improvements with a DIY approach gives some homeowners a sense of satisfaction. When you spend the time working on projects such as building a backyard patio, there’s a great feeling of success when the process is complete. However, despite the benefits of DIY projects, some home improvements—such as roof...

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28 Feb Buy a New Roof? A Survival Guide for the 7%

Posted at 11:28 AM in Buying a Metal Roof, Understanding Your Roof

If you belong to one of the 7% of North Carolina households in need of a new roof, finding the right roof may be challenging. It may have been a decade or more since you’ve had to think about a roof, much less research your options, or find a contractor...

23 Feb How Your Roof Affects the Environment

Posted at 1:41 PM in Environmental Benefits of Metal Roofing

Many homeowners who shift into leading a greener lifestyle follow common steps like setting up a recycle bin in their home and buying energy-efficient kitchen appliances. However, one of the most significant ways to make your home more eco-friendly is by installing a metal roof. How your roof affects the...

15 Feb The Biggest Enemy of Asphalt Shingles

Posted at 2:57 PM in Sustainability

There are lots of roofing materials on the market, each offering different pros and cons. One of the most popular roofing materials is asphalt shingles. They might be popular, but asphalt shingles are not the most reliable or cost-effective form of roofing on the market. To illustrate the weakness of...

29 Jan Factors That Affect How Much a Metal Roof Costs

Posted at 11:37 AM in Buying a Metal Roof

High-quality metal roofing is more costly than your average asphalt shingles, but that price reflects the material’s value. With old asphalt shingles, you’re going to be re-roofing every 10-12 years. On the other hand, metal roofing lasts a lifetime when you get it from a reliable contractor. Read through this...

19 Jan How Much a Bundle of Roofing Shingles Weighs

Posted at 11:12 AM in Beautiful Roofing

When it comes to finding the right set of shingles for your home, it’s important to be mindful of how much they weigh. Don’t worry—as you’ll see from the guide below, figuring out the right weight is more about looking at the material of the shingle rather than weighing each...

28 Dec The Disadvantages of Asphalt Shingles

Posted at 9:15 AM in Understanding Your Roof

Choosing a roofing material for homes is a much more important process than some homeowners realize. Although many opt for asphalt shingles due to their popularity, they might not be aware of the many problems that can plague a home because of them. To help you take the right steps...

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