Environmental Benefits of Metal Roofing

In another of our series "The Metals in Metal Roofing", McCarty Metal Roofing Systems of North Carolina explores copper metal roofing. Copper Roofing Copper is generally recognized as one of the most attractive metal roofing options. Unfortunately, it carries a pretty hefty price tag. Copper is the most expensive of the three...

Lightweight, durable, and corrosion resistant, aluminum is a good option for almost any residential metal roofing system, including standing seam, shake, shingle, tile and slate profiles. Aluminum will never rust, so it is an ideal metal for coastal applications and other areas where steel might be in danger. Aluminum’s propensity...

In North Carolina, energy savings and environmental sustainability are important parts of any purchasing decision; a metal roof decision for your home is significant  on both counts. Metal roofing is increasingly being recognized for its many "green" benefits. The durability of metal roofing makes it a very sustainable product. Additionally, should...

Here’s an important consideration for our North Carolina environment: due to their very low weight, many metal roofs can be installed over existing roofing materials. This is particularly the case when going over old composition shingles. Additionally, the formation of many of the heavily profiled shake and tile profiles of metal...