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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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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...

27 Jun Your Roof and Temperature Extremes

Posted at 2:53 PM in Buying a Metal Roof, Metal Roofing and Extreme Weather, Protection, Research

Typical construction methods attempt to deal with temperature extremes, both hot and cold, through insulation. The desire is to maintain comfortable temperatures inside the home as economically as possible. While insulation provides thermal mass to prevent heat migration in or out of your home, building science is showing us other,...

20 Jul Part 6: Get the Benefits of a Metal Roof for Your North Carolina Home

Posted at 7:42 AM in Buying a Metal Roof, Energy Savings, Environmental Benefits of Metal Roofing, Understanding Your Roof

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...

06 Jul Video Series 4.2: Roof Ventilation, Cathedral Ceilings, Cold Roofs and Your Home

Posted at 7:20 PM in Buying a Metal Roof, Energy Savings, Metal Roofing and Extreme Weather, Understanding Your Roof

In just a little over 6 minutes, roofing expert Todd Miller provides more details on roof ventilation including special circumstances surrounding cathedral ceilings and cold roofs, as well as combining ventilation and insulation to prevent ice damming. We think this information can be especially helpful to North Carolina's mountain homeowners...

15 Aug Is Your North Carolina Attic Healthy?

Posted at 10:39 AM in News

Have you been in your attic lately? Chances are it was very hot. A hot attic in the summer makes your air conditioner work harder and can also indicate more dangerous conditions that could lead to mold and rot in your North Carolina attic. If you’re able, we suggest checking out your...

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