Here's Part 1 of an article addressing something of considerable substance: roof weight. How much do different roofing materials weigh and how does where you live help determine what the weight of your roof should be? Your Current Roof It’s important to understand your current roof system. Things you must know go...
Roof weight has an impact on more than just the performance of the material on top of your home. When buying a new roof or replacing an old one, consider these three factors: Your Home’s Value, Energy Efficiency, and Security Home Value. The cost to dispose of old roofing materials is getting...
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...
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...
This season, regretfully, marks the 1-year anniversary of a devastating earthquake and it's aftermath in Japan. We're still learning of the damage, lasting affects, and tragedies connected with that disaster. An earthquake of that magnitude is rare; but here in the U.S., we experience smaller earthquakes quite frequently. With weights from...
Here’s an important consideration for our North Carolina environment: due to their very low weight, many metal roofs can be installed over existing roofing materials. This is particularly the case when going over old composition shingles. Additionally, the formation of many of the heavily profiled shake and tile profiles of metal...
One of the big benefits of metal roofing is its low weight. More weight on the roof means your home is susceptible to buckling or snapping rafters. Worse, extra weight on the roof can be deadly in an earthquake or interior fire where the structure of the home loses its...
