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30 Apr Metal Roofing: 16 Unique Benefits Make Up the Classic Advantage

Posted at 7:21 AM in Buying a Metal Roof, Environmental Benefits of Metal Roofing, Financial Benefits of Metal Roofing, Research

The benefits offered by today’s metal roofing allow homeowners to upgrade their homes with products of lasting value. While other roofs quickly diminish in value as they age, metal roofs provide the following lasting benefits: Proven performance expectation of 50+ years Beautiful styles to match any home or neighborhood Interlocking...

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20 Apr While It’s Raining: Planning for Home Improvement

Posted at 11:44 AM in Remodeling

Spring is here and with it the rain. While this can be a season of looking forward to home improvement, it should also be a time of planning. Look for ways to do more with less. Are there areas of your home which have collected unused clutter that can be cleaned...

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25 Mar Roofing:The Right Time to Think About Solar Energy

Posted at 3:02 PM in Buying a Metal Roof, Energy Savings

When it’s time to replace the roof on your existing home, or it’s time to choose a roof for new construction, it’s time to think about the impact of your roofing decision on your future energy use. Don’t miss this opportunity to avoid costly rework or expensive energy. Every Roofing Decision...

03 Mar Spring Checklist: Did Winter Damage Your Roof?

Posted at 10:54 AM in Roof Damage

Your home’s roof provides its primary defense against the elements. For that reason, it makes sense to have your roof be in good condition and performing like it should be. Unfortunately, the ravages of winter, even here in North Carolina, can have an impact on roofing materials. It's time for...

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25 Feb When is Metal Roofing Worth the Investment? Key Considerations

Posted at 4:49 AM in Buying a Metal Roof, Is a Metal Roof Right for Your Home?

The benefits of metal roofing have gotten a lot of press in recent years. But everyone knows, too, that a metal roof is a higher investment than the old technology asphalt and fiberglass shingles. So, how can you tell if the extra investment of a metal roof is right for...

23 Feb Curb Appeal: Adding Value to Your Home with the Right Roof

Posted at 10:12 AM in Beautiful Roofing, Buying a Metal Roof

The aesthetics of your home can be very personal and emotional. Very rarely will someone do something to their home’s exterior that they do not believe will maintain or enhance their home’s beauty. So, let's talk about how the right roof can enhance your home's curb appeal. Roof as Design Element It’s...

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28 Jan How to Achieve Good Attic Ventilation for Your Home

Posted at 6:09 AM in Energy Savings, Ventilation

Good attic ventilation requires both intake and exhaust vents. Intake vents are at the bottom of the roof, often in the home’s overhangs. Exhaust vents are typically at or near the ridge or peak of the roof. You want to have ventilation that creates total continuous air exchanges in the...

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