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As temperatures rise, our North Carolina climate has gone to extremes in the last few years.  Home heating and cooling have become crucial globally; solutions that work together to move towards an energy-efficient home are increasingly valuable. One change many homeowners should consider is switching out their existing roof for a...

Today, energy and its costs are top-of-mind for more of us than ever before. How can we maximize our resources to reduce the cost of energy now and in the future?  Cost-Effective Solar Energy: PV Solar Mounted Panels The current reality is that traditional crystalline photovoltaic solar panels offer the most cost-effective...

All over the country - and even in our backyard - there are now roofing contractors who are selling and installing exposed-fastener-metal-roofs, or barn-metal-roofs, to unsuspecting homeowners. Strictly speaking, barn metal should never be installed on a home. Why are barn metal roofs not for residential application? First, barn metal roofs...

As a wise consumer, we understand that you research product and service warranties for every significant purchase to protect your investment. A new roof is a major investment.  When you purchase a new roof, you should receive 2 roof warranties in writing.  The first roof warranty is from the manufacturer covering the integrity...