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21 Sep 3 Crucial Questions To Ask Your Roofing Contractor

Posted at 5:36 PM in Buying a Metal Roof

Before hiring roofing contractors, homeowners should get key information from the company. However, some homeowners aren’t privy to the key questions to ask service providers. Below, we’ll walk you through several of the most crucial questions to ask your roofing contractor. Dive into these questions to learn how you can...

10 Sep How To Stop Condensation on Metal Roofing

Posted at 5:40 PM in Protection

When you install a high-quality metal roof, you should expect a high-quality performance. So if you see condensation building up on your roof soon after installation, that’s a problem. Don’t worry; metal roofing doesn’t produce more condensation than other materials. Instead, the cause behind your roof problems comes down to...

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29 Aug Research Your New Roof Installation

Posted at 4:29 PM in Buying a Metal Roof, Research

When it’s time to buy a new roof, what do you think matters most? Of course, the material, color, and style all make a difference, but the installation will make or break a roof. “I’d rather have a well-installed roof with mediocre materials than a poorly-installed roof with great materials.” -Todd Miller,...

23 Aug DIY Metal Roof Material Must-Haves for Success

Posted at 3:44 PM in Buying a Metal Roof, Research

Metal roofing is durable, eco-friendly, and long-lasting, making it a very convenient building material. Installing a metal roof requires trained experts to do the job perfectly, but some DIY homeowners want to tackle the task themselves. Thankfully, DIY metal roofing isn’t impossible. Below, we’ll discuss what you need to install...

12 Aug Lightning and Metal Roofs: Is It Safe?

Posted at 5:07 PM in Buying a Metal Roof, Is a Metal Roof Right for Your Home?, Research

As with any new discovery, when homeowners first learn about metal roofs, there are many questions. One of the most common questions pertains to the combination of lightning and metal roofs: Is it safe? Check out the guide below to learn whether you have to worry about installing one of...

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30 Jul Searching for the right roof? Tips and tools to help.

Posted at 1:22 PM in Buying a Metal Roof, Is a Metal Roof Right for Your Home?, Research

Re-roofing can be a painful process, but it doesn’t have to be. To find the right roof for your NC home, the first step toward a worry-free roofing future is to set your criteria. The metrics you use to choose a good roof might be simple: cost, ease of installation,...

26 Jul Best Roof Material for Hurricane-Prone Regions

Posted at 2:11 PM in Metal Roofing and Extreme Weather

Picking the right roof for residential homes requires more than a consideration of its aesthetics. Most importantly, homeowners must consider how their roofs will hold up in the local climate. Whether they manifest as snowfall or rainfall, the elements can wreak havoc on ill-prepared residential roofs. Beyond simple storms, homeowners...

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