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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 ...
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.
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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.
Roofing Materials
What are the Best Flat Roof Materials?
Roofs come in all different shapes and sizes. They can vary widely as far as their number of penetrations, dormers, and other complexities.
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 replacement
Should You Use Financing to Pay for Your New Roof Replacement?
For most homeowners, the biggest concern for the majority of home improvement projects, is the price, and rightfully so!
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: ...
Metal Roofing
How Much Does a Metal Roof Cost?
For homeowners trying to get a long-lasting, unique roofing option that will require less maintenance, metal roofing might be the right ...
Roof replacement
Does Homeowners Insurance Pay for Roof Replacement?
When your area gets severe weather, a LOT can go wrong. Powerlines can be knocked out, roads can be littered with debris, neighborhoods can ...
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.
Metal Roofing
The Steps of a Standing Seam Metal Roof Installation
If you’re looking for a roof replacement, picking your material is a big part of the process, and a huge decision for the future of your ...
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
Hand Nailing vs Air Nailing (Roof Nailing Methods)
Installing a roof is a fairly complex process, and when you begin to break it down step by step, you start to realize that it’s not as ...
Roof replacement
What Is a Low-Slope Roof?
What is a low-slope roof? A low-slope roof is one with a slope below 2:12, meaning it rises less than 2 inches for every 12 inches it runs. ...
Asphalt Roofing
What is a Composition Roof? (or Composition Shingle Roof)
Early in your roofing process, as you’re doing your research to find out what roofing material is the right one for your home, you’re ...
Roof Penetration
How Much Does a Skylight Installation Cost?
Skylights can be a great way to increase how much natural light your home gets, especially in areas of the house where there aren’t as many ...
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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.