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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...

28 Aug Improve Your Air Quality and Breathe Easier

Posted at 10:11 AM in Environmental Benefits of Metal Roofing, Metal Roofing and Extreme Weather, Protection, Research, Sustainability, Ventilation

On any given day in North Carolina’s Research Triangle, you can find both good and not-so-good Air Quality Index ratings (AQI). On August 15, the rating for Raleigh was good at 30, while on July 16, it reached a whopping 117 AQI, no doubt from the Canadian wildfires. This is...

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28 Sep Why Choose Aluminum Roofing for Your NC Home?

Posted at 8:54 AM in Buying a Metal Roof, Is a Metal Roof Right for Your Home?, Research

Here are 4 reasons why aluminum roofing is right for your North Carolina home: 1. Aluminum Roofing is Durable Our aluminum shingles and standing seam panels are strong enough to withstand hail, severe storms, high winds, and even fire. Much of this strength comes from the material and interlocking design. Despite its strength,...

27 Jun Energy Savings and Solar Energy Production from Your Roof

Posted at 3:05 PM in Energy Savings, Environmental Benefits of Metal Roofing, Financial, Research, Sustainability

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...

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28 May Your North Carolina Home: 4 Signs for a Metal Roof

Posted at 3:39 PM in Is a Metal Roof Right for Your Home?, Protection, Research

Are you looking for a new roof? Or have you been putting off searching for one because you don't want the hassle? Roofing technology has advanced tremendously in the last few decades with new options and features for beauty and sustainability. Metal roofs have become more than a trend; they...

28 Jan Solar Shingles vs. Solar Panels: Which is right for your roof?

Posted at 12:20 AM in Energy Savings, Environmental Benefits of Metal Roofing, Financial Benefits of Metal Roofing, Sustainability

New roofing products in the form of solar shingles are now on the market from two different industries: technology companies and asphalt roofing manufacturers. The pros of solar shingles: The most obvious benefit to solar shingles is simply aesthetics: they look more like a traditional roof. If you need to replace your...

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27 Jun You always have a sustainable roofing choice, right?

Posted at 7:08 PM in Environmental Benefits of Metal Roofing, Is a Metal Roof Right for Your Home?, Research, Sustainability

We can make sustainable choices in the autos we purchase and how we use or collect energy for our homes. Do you know you can make a sustainable roofing choice? The very least sustainable roofing choice is asphalt. The most stainable choice in roofing is metal. How do Asphalt Roofs Compare with a...

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