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 ...
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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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Roof replacement
What is a Roof Tear Off?
Starting a roof replacement is a big undertaking. The project can be expensive, and it is a major construction project that occurs on top ...
Asphalt Shingles
What Are Architectural Shingles?
What are architectural shingles? Architectural shingles are two-ply asphalt shingles built with an extra, sawtooth layer that adds ...
Asphalt Roofing
How Much Does a New Asphalt Shingle Roof Cost?
How much does a new asphalt shingle roof cost? Most asphalt shingle roof replacements on an average Triangle home run between about 8,000 ...
Asphalt Shingles
What Are Dimensional Shingles?
What are dimensional shingles? Dimensional shingles are two-ply asphalt shingles built with an extra layer for added depth, durability, and ...
Roofing contractor
3 Risks of a Cheap Roof System
Why shouldn't you buy the cheapest roof system? A cheap roof system mixes low-cost components from different manufacturers instead of using ...
Asphalt Roofing
What Is an Asphalt Roof Nail-Over?
What is an asphalt roof nail-over? An asphalt roof nail-over means nailing new shingles directly over your old ones instead of tearing the ...
Roof replacement
Do You Need to Replace Roof Flashing? What to Know
What should you know about roof flashing? Three things are good to understand about roof flashing. First, a quality roof replacement should ...
Asphalt Roofing
Why Are Roof Replacements Expensive?
You may already know this if you've read any of our other blogs, but most roof replacements cost between $8,000 and $20,000, with most of ...
Roof inspection
How Often Should You Have Your Roof Inspected?
How often should you have your roof inspected? Have your roof professionally inspected every two to three years, and again after any major ...
Roof replacement
Should I Get a Roof Repair or Replacement?
Should you repair or replace your roof? Repair your roof when damage is small, isolated, and your roof still has years of life left. Lean ...
Storm damage
How to Check Your Roof for Storm Damage
How do you check your roof for storm damage? After a storm, check your roof from the ground first. Look for missing, cracked, or lifted ...
Asphalt Roofing
What Are Starter Shingles?
What are starter shingles? Starter shingles are a strip of asphalt shingle with a factory sealant, installed along a roof's edges before ...
Roof replacement
Does a New Roof Raise Your Home’s Value?
If you’re in the process of selling your home, or are looking to, then it’s in your best interest to try to increase your home’s ...
Roofing FAQs
What is a Roofing Square?
Roofers often throw around terms that most homeowners aren’t super familiar with, which unfortunately can lead to some confusion and ...
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.