Those steep pitched mansard roofs have long been a staple of southern architecture. But they present special challenges for homeowners. Here are just a few: The steep roofs become a real focal point of the home so you need a roof system that looks great, and stays that way. The warranties of...
Is every vertical seam a standing seam roof? The answer is no! Recent years have seen dramatic increase in the residential use of metal roofing. In fact, probably no single product class has seen greater growth in its use on homes than has metal roofing over the past ten or...
In the last two metal roof posts, we have looked at the reflective pigments used in some metal roof coatings and also the airspace between the metal and your home's framing which can be achieved with some metal roofs. Both the reflective pigments and the airspace as a thermal break...
In our last blog post, we began to explore how aluminum roofs keep homes naturally cooler in hot weather. In fact, homeowners often report energy savings of 20% and even more after their Classic Metal Roof is installed. In the previous blog post, we focused on the reflective pigments used in...
One of the most common comments from our past customers is that their home is kept cooler by their new aluminum roof. For some folks before they become customers, that concept seems counter-intuitive. But, every day, owners of aluminum roofs are saving up to 20% and sometimes even more on...
If you’re thinking of a new roof this year, weight is a bigger concern than you may realize. Today’s roofing materials include a wide range of weights. Following is the weight of one “square” of various products. A “square” covers 100 square feet of roof area. ALUMINUM: 40 – 70 pounds STEEL: 80...
McCarthy Metal Roofing is very pleased to announce its new website, designed to help homeowners more thoroughly investigate metal roofing as an option for their homes. Based in Raleigh, McCarthy Metal Roofing is recognized as a leader in the installation of high quality metal roofs which offer great beauty as...
