Roof Warranties
GAF Roofing Warranty Guide
What warranties does GAF offer? GAF offers four main roofing warranties, from a basic material warranty up to its top-tier Golden Pledge. ...
On Tops Blog
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 replacement
Do I Need to Replace My Roof Decking?
Do you need to replace your roof decking? You need to replace roof decking when it shows water damage or rot, when board decking has gaps ...
Asphalt Roofing
What Affects the Cost of a New Asphalt Roof?
What affects the cost of a new asphalt roof? Several things drive the cost of a new asphalt roof. They include your choice of material and ...
Asphalt Roofing
What Happens When You Don't Clean Your Gutters
Why should you clean your gutters? You should clean your gutters at least twice a year, in spring and fall, so water keeps flowing away ...
Asphalt Roofing
8 Reasons to Hire an Experienced, Local Roofing Company
Why should you hire an experienced roofing company? Hiring an experienced roofing company means your roof is installed by a crew that has ...
Certified Contractor
CertainTeed Certifications Explained: A Homeowner's Guide
What are the levels of CertainTeed certification? CertainTeed certifies roofers at several levels. Master Shingle Applicator recognizes ...
Asphalt Roofing
Asphalt Shingle Roofs: Benefits, Types, and Top Brands
What are the benefits of an asphalt shingle roof? Asphalt shingles are popular because they balance durability, affordability, and good ...
Roofing contractor
GAF Certification Levels Explained
What are the levels of GAF certification? GAF certifies roofing contractors at rising levels, from Certified to Certified Plus to Master ...
Asphalt Roofing
Repair or Replacement? 8 Things to Help You Decide
Should you repair or replace your roof? Whether to repair or replace comes down to three things, your roof's age, how widespread the damage ...
Roofing contractor
Should You Show Your Insurance Estimate to Your Roofer?
Should you show your insurance estimate to your roofer? Yes. Sharing your insurance estimate lets your roofing contractor see exactly what ...
Roof replacement
How Loud Is a Roof Replacement? (And How to Prepare)
How loud is a roof replacement? A roof replacement is loud. Tear-off, nailing, and cleanup all make noise, and hammering a nail can peak ...
North Carolina
Best Eco-Friendly Roofing Materials
The roofing industry has been criticized in the past for using unsustainable materials that produce lots of waste. However, in recent ...
Roof leaks
Do Gutters Come Off When You Get a New Roof?
Are you getting your roof replaced? Do you need new gutters? Wondering if you can knock out both your roof and gutter replacement at the ...
Best Roofing Companies
Why You Should Leave a Review for Your Local Service Company
Have you ever wondered why after you’ve shopped at a business, or used a contractor, they always follow up with you a few times to try to ...
Asphalt Roofing
How Does Your Roof Affect Your Home's Curb Appeal
Your home is a reflection of your personal style and taste. When it comes to enhancing the curb appeal of your house, one element plays a ...
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.