Local roofing
How to Find Good Local Roofing Companies
One of the most common complaints that homeowners have about the roofing industry, is that they feel like roofers are shady, or trying to ...
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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.
Roof inspection
What do Roof Inspectors Look For?
Starting off a roofing project can be difficult, and especially confusing for homeowners who haven’t gone through it before. What makes the ...
Roof inspection
Your Guide to Getting a Roof Inspection
If you’ve noticed anything suspicious with your roof, or it’s been a while since you’ve checked up on it, there could be something big ...
Roof replacement
How to Make a Hail Damage Roof Insurance Claim
In the winter, having a hailstorm come through your area is one of the most stressful things you can have happen. Hail can cause severe ...
Roof inspection
How to Have a Reindeer Ready Roof This Christmas
If you’ve ever been up on your roof, you know that sometimes it can be pretty difficult to walk around on, especially without some kind of ...
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Roof Installation
What is a Mansard Roof?
Each and every time you think you know a lot about roofs, or what you’re planning on doing for a roof, some new roofing term comes out of ...
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Architectural Shingles
Best Roofing Shingle Brands
Roof replacements are one of few home improvement projects undergone by necessity, rather than desire.
Asphalt Roofing
Metal Roofing vs Asphalt Shingles (Roofing Material Comparison)
When you’re in the process of getting a new roof, you’ll start to understand how large of a project it actually is. Thankfully, if you get ...
Roof Repair
Things to Know Before Getting a Skylight
When you’re trying to increase the amount of light you get in your home, there are really only a couple of options that you can consider: ...
Attic Vents
How are Attics Ventilated? (Types of Attic Ventilation Systems)
Attic ventilation is one of the most important things to get right in order to make sure your roof lives out its full lifespan.
Roof replacement
How Often Should You Replace Your Roof?
Roof replacements are an expensive, time consuming, major construction project that unfolds right on top of your home, potentially ...
Roof replacement
What is a Low Slope Roof?
As we VERY frequently talk about on here, every roof is different, and every roof has its own unique properties that need to be accounted ...
Roof inspection
How Much Does a Roof Inspection Cost?
The first step of any good roof replacement, or repair, is getting your roof inspected.
Storm damage
What Kind of Roof Damage Comes from Trees?
Having a lot of trees around your home can be great for your privacy, and that lovely feeling of being out in nature. I for one am a big ...
Asphalt Shingles
What Are Architectural Shingles?
If you’re driving around, looking at roofs, thinking to yourself: “Man, why do those roofs look so textured and nice!”
Free estimate
Thinking about your own roof?
If something you read here has you looking up at your roof, we can take a closer look. Free estimates across the Triangle, Wilmington, and surrounding NC communities.