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27 Jun Control What You Can: Indoor Climate

Posted at 5:06 PM in Buying a Metal Roof, Energy Savings, Environmental Benefits of Metal Roofing, Research, Sustainability, Ventilation

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...

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27 Apr Why McCarthy for Metal Roof Performance?

Posted at 2:37 PM in Buying a Metal Roof, Research

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...

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29 Jan How to Improve Your Roof

Posted at 12:02 PM in Research, Resiliency, Sustainability

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...

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30 Nov Storm Proof Your Roof: Metal vs Asphalt

Posted at 12:43 PM in Buying a Metal Roof, Protection, Research, Resiliency

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...

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...

27 Jun Your North Carolina Home and Fire Safety: Simple Tips for Success

Posted at 1:54 PM in Research, Resiliency, Roof Damage

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....

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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...

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