Resiliency Archives - Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, NC: McCarthy Metal Roofing

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27 Jul Sizzle, Rumble, and Your Stormproof Roof?

Posted at 4:39 PM in Buying a Metal Roof, Energy Savings, Metal Roofing and Extreme Weather, Protection, Research, Resiliency

No matter the year, you can count on a sizzling, rumbling summer! High temperatures will contribute to severe thunderstorms rumbling over our rooftops. These weather patterns can affect your energy spending and the protection of your home. As the largest exposed area of your home, your summer roof takes a beating from...

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29 Jan How to Improve Your Roof

Posted at 12:02 PM in Research, Resiliency, Sustainability

It's winter, and spending a lot of time indoors, many of us start to think about home improvement. We encourage you to think about improving your roof. Now is the time to plan for this investment, even though it may not be at the top of your project list. Why it...

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30 Nov Storm Proof Your Roof: Metal vs Asphalt

Posted at 12:43 PM in Buying a Metal Roof, Protection, Research, Resiliency

Here in North Carolina, winter storms bring a variety of challenges. Though it sometimes snows, we’re more likely to see residual rain and winds from southern hurricanes. These winter storms can supply a lot of water and wind damage to our roofs. That’s why metal roofs are superior to asphalt when...

27 Jun Your North Carolina Home and Fire Safety: Simple Tips for Success

Posted at 1:54 PM in Research, Resiliency, Roof Damage

We've all seen this in the news, and some of us have experienced the effects of an uptick in ravaging wildfires. While all McCarthy metal roofs are fire-resistant, we want to touch on several steps you can take to prepare for emergencies. First, preparation doesn't have to be expensive or extreme....

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15 Apr Will your North Carolina home weather the storms?

Posted at 11:32 AM in Buying a Metal Roof, Metal Roofing and Extreme Weather, Protection, Research, Resiliency

Unusual spring weather is headed our way, and installing a metal roof is one of the best ways to protect your home. This year, in addition to heavy rains, high winds, and damaging hail - predictions of high heat have been added to the spring mix! Investing in a superior roofing...

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28 Oct A Call for Better Housing

Posted at 3:39 PM in Buying a Metal Roof, Environmental Benefits of Metal Roofing, Metal Roofing and Extreme Weather, Protection, Research, Resiliency

Hurricane Ian ravaged Florida, North Carolina, and the rest of the Southern U.S. on September 28, 2022. Many lost their lives, and thousands who were displaced returned to devastated homes and communities. Thankfully, we’ve seen people step up and provide humanitarian aid. Hurricane Ian brought heavy rain and wind to North Carolina...

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29 Mar How in the world do I get a new roof in 2021?

Posted at 10:17 AM in Buying a Metal Roof, Financial Benefits of Metal Roofing, Resiliency

If you’ve been thinking about buying a new roof, you may be experiencing problems affecting the construction and home improvement industry right now. Roofing products, materials, and even labor can be hard to find. Over the past year, factories have faced temporary shutdowns, installers have moved to other professions, and demand...

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