Asphalt Roofing
How to Avoid Getting Scammed by Storm Chaser Roofing Companies
When you’re talking about “storm chasing” what comes to mind is usually a group of daring meteorologists and journalists running down a ...
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Roofing knowledge for North Carolina homeowners
Field notes from real jobs, plain-English answers to the questions we hear most, and updates from across the Triangle and the Wilmington coast. Written by the team that climbs onto the roofs.
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Asphalt Roofing
Roofing Materials List: What You Need for a Complete Roofing System
From the ground, all you really see up on the roof are shingles that cover it, maybe some pipes or vents, and perhaps the gutters. However, ...
Roofing contractor
Exploring the Three Types of Roofing Warranties
Whether you’re shopping for a cell phone, a car, or new kitchen gadget, you feel some peace of mind when there's a product warranty ...
Asphalt Roofing
Everything You Need to Know About Roof Flashing
From an outside perspective, it’s easy to assume that shingles are the only thing making up a roof. However, roofs are more complex than ...
Asphalt Roofing
Everything You Need to Know About Roof Underlayment
While it’s easy to recognize a roof by its shingles and other exterior components, most homeowners aren’t familiar with what lies ...
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Asphalt Roofing
Reasons You Should Hire a Local Roofing Company
Almost all homeowners will have to have their roofs repaired or replaced at some point. When that time comes, you may find yourself asking ...
Asphalt Roofing
What Are the Three Types of Asphalt Shingles?
Next time you walk through your neighborhood, you should look at some of the different roofs in your area. You’ll probably notice that they ...
Roof replacement
What is Roof Decking? (and Why is it so Important?)
Your roof features several different layers of materials that all work together to form a complete roof system. While every layer is ...
Asphalt Roofing
Roofing Clean-up: What to Expect After a Roof Replacement?
Roofing projects are messy.
Asphalt Roofing
Steps of a Shingle Roof Installation
Starting any roofing project, especially any roof replacement, is daunting for those going through it the first time. It’s a major ...
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Attic Vents
Why is there Snow in my Attic?
When winter comes, it often brings some beautiful scenes with it. Trees become bare, creeks freeze over, and snow blankets the neighborhood.
Roofing contractor
How to Use Insurance to Replace a Storm-Damaged Roof (GUIDE)
Severe storms stir up all kinds of trouble. They can cause floods, blow around your outdoor furniture, damage cars, and most pertinent to ...
Asphalt Roofing
How to Prepare For a Roof Replacement
Launching into a roofing project brings up loads of questions. It’s a process that can be very disruptive on the day it happens, and can be ...
Metal Roofing
Are Metal Roofs Noisy When it Rains?
Having put thousands of roofs over thousands of Triangle homes in our over 30 years of existence, we’ve heard all kinds of questions about ...
Metal Roofing
Comparing Types of Metal Roofing (Standing Seam vs Exposed Fastener)
If you’re looking into metal roofing in Raleigh, Cary, Durham, or anywhere around the Triangle, chances are you’ve come across a few ...
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