Even though the installation of a new roof on your NC home has started, you're not done yet. In this video, Asktoddmiller provides advice for how to make sure that the installation goes smoothly and leads to a successful roofing project. Along with specific tips for a successful installation, Todd Miller...
In New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina, many homes were condemned not because of damage caused by wind but by rising and receding water that left deadly black mold in its wake. Mold is caused by a combination of moisture, warmth and stillness; something we're experiencing a lot of here in...
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 another of our series "The Metals in Metal Roofing", McCarty Metal Roofing Systems of North Carolina explores copper metal roofing. Copper Roofing Copper is generally recognized as one of the most attractive metal roofing options. Unfortunately, it carries a pretty hefty price tag. Copper is the most expensive of the three...
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...
Second in our series about the metals, in metal roofing for North Carolina homes and commercial properties is Galvalume Steel. So, what is it? Base carbon/iron steel coated with an alloy of aluminum and zinc is known as Galvalume Steel. When aluminum is added with zinc, both of the positive and...
Selecting and purchasing a new roof for your North Carolina home is a significant event for any homeowner. Those homeowners who do their research and have good information available to them are the ones who end up making wise investment choices when it comes to roofing. Here’s the first post...
