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...
In this video, Todd Miller gives us an overview of how to get the benefits of a metal roof for your North Carolina home. There are many types of metals, finishes and profiles; each providing unique opportunities for energy efficiency, sustainability and durability...
In recent years, most people have become more aware of and careful about separating the recyclable materials out of their trash. We all keep our special bin for materials like aluminum, paper, steel, and plastic and we haul that bin out to the curb once a week. But what happens to...
When comparing metal roofing products, be sure to study the recycled content of each product. What metal is it made of, and how earth-friendly is it? Here’s a quick comparison of metal roofing recycled content: Galvanized Steel Roofing is usually around 35%* Galvalume Steel Roofing is usually around 35%* Aluminum Roofing Usually around 95%* Copper...
In previous posts, we’ve been looking at the various types of metal used to manufacture metal roofs. With so many to choose from, how do you determine which metal is best for your North Carolina home? One of the most unique things about metal roofing is the wide variety of product...
In this series on the metals used in metal roofing, we've looked at: galvanized steel galvalume steel aluminum copper What other metals are available for roofing? There are other metals available for roofing as well including rolled zinc, stainless steel, terne-coated steel, terne-coated stainless, and titanium. Generally, roofs made from these...
Lightweight, durable, and corrosion resistant, aluminum is a good option for almost any residential metal roofing system, including standing seam, shake, shingle, tile and slate profiles. Aluminum will never rust, so it is an ideal metal for coastal applications and other areas where steel might be in danger. Aluminum’s propensity...
