Here in North Carolina, like the rest of the US, it's almost always a season of climate interruptions: those storms and situations that challenge us as humans, and the homes we must protect. Home improvements are the very best ones you can make to improve protection. What’s inside your home is...
When summer arrives, so do unpredictable weather patterns for North Carolina. And though you can’t control what’s going to threaten the comfort of your home from the summer skies, there are things you can do to strengthen the most significant area of protection: your roof. As your home's largest exterior surface...
Metal is a growing part of the residential market in the US, up to 18% last year. As technology improves and needs change, many people have found metal's durability and longevity perfect for their homes. With a lifespan that can triple that of traditional asphalt shingles, anyone who wants a long-term...
It's winter, and spending a lot of time indoors, many of us start to think about home improvement. We encourage you to think about improving your roof. Now is the time to plan for this investment, even though it may not be at the top of your project list. Why it...
Here in North Carolina, winter storms bring a variety of challenges. Though it sometimes snows, we’re more likely to see residual rain and winds from southern hurricanes. These winter storms can supply a lot of water and wind damage to our roofs. That’s why metal roofs are superior to asphalt when...
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...
We've all seen this in the news, and some of us have experienced the effects of an uptick in ravaging wildfires. While all McCarthy metal roofs are fire-resistant, we want to touch on several steps you can take to prepare for emergencies. First, preparation doesn't have to be expensive or extreme....
