roof wind damage Archives - Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, NC: McCarthy Metal Roofing

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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...

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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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30 Nov What can you do in the middle of winter to prevent roof damage?

Posted at 7:30 AM in Metal Roofing and Extreme Weather, Protection, Roof Damage, Ventilation

Let's look at how you can prevent roof damage during the cooler winter months and ensure the protection of your home and all it contains. Clear all debris as safety allows. Make sure your roof, gutters, and downspouts are free of debris. Remove pine needles, leaves, twigs, and anything else that accumulates....

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28 Oct A Call for Better Housing

Posted at 3:39 PM in Buying a Metal Roof, Environmental Benefits of Metal Roofing, Metal Roofing and Extreme Weather, Protection, Research, Resiliency

Hurricane Ian ravaged Florida, North Carolina, and the rest of the Southern U.S. on September 28, 2022. Many lost their lives, and thousands who were displaced returned to devastated homes and communities. Thankfully, we’ve seen people step up and provide humanitarian aid. Hurricane Ian brought heavy rain and wind to North Carolina...

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28 Oct True Cost: Metal Roofing vs. Asphalt Roofing

Posted at 11:54 AM in Buying a Metal Roof, Energy Savings, Financial Benefits of Metal Roofing, Metal Roofing and Extreme Weather, Research

A common myth about metal roofing is that it costs more than common roofing materials, like asphalt. A McCarthy Metal Roof usually costs more than an asphalt roof at installation. However, the total investment is less over time, based on energy savings, low maintenance, long-life, and home value. Compare true cost metal...

28 Sep Your Roof: Hurricane Strength Winds and Rain

Posted at 12:53 PM in Metal Roofing and Extreme Weather, Protection, Roof Damage

Hurricane season runs from June to November here in North Carolina. Even though we may not be in the direct path of a storm, hurricane-strength winds and wind-driven rain can pummel our state. Is Your Roof Hurricane Ready for the Next Storm? What to do before the storm: Unfortunately, you can’t do much...

17 Sep How to Prepare for Hurricane Winds

Posted at 5:51 PM in Metal Roofing and Extreme Weather, Protection, Research, Roof Damage, Sustainability

Well, autumn is here. When we normally would be thinking about fall colors, bonfires and football, Florence has delivered another agenda for our autumn days, here in North Carolina. Here’s some information on how to get ready for the next storm. It looked for a while like the US would escape any...

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