Storm damage
Signs Your Roof Has Storm Damage: A Raleigh Homeowner's Guide
How can you tell if your roof has storm damage? After a storm, look for missing, lifted, or creased shingles, lines of lost granules, and ...
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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.
Roofing contractor
Benefits of a Project Manager for Your Roof Replacement
What does a project manager do for a roof replacement? A project manager runs your roof replacement from start to finish. They plan the job, pull permits, order and stage materials, lead the crew, keep the site safe, ...
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Storm damage
How Close Should Trees Be to Your House?
How close should trees be to your house? No branches should directly overhang your roof, and large or tall trees are best kept roughly 15 ...
Asphalt Shingles
What Are Defective Shingles? Signs, Warranties, and What to Do
What are defective shingles? Defective shingles are shingles that fail because of a flaw in how they were made or what they were made from, ...
Asphalt Roofing
What to Expect After Your Roof Replacement
What happens after a roof replacement is finished? After the last shingle goes on, five things finish the job: a full cleanup and nail ...
Winter Roofing
What Is an Ice Dam and the Problems It Can Cause
What is an ice dam? An ice dam is a ridge of ice that builds up along the edge of a roof and blocks melting snow from draining off. Water ...
Asphalt Roofing
5 Questions to Ask Your Roofing Contractor Before You Hire
What should you ask a roofing contractor before hiring them? Before hiring a roofing contractor, ask whether they are licensed and insured, ...
Metal Roofing
What is the Best Roofing Material for North Carolina?
What is the best roofing material for North Carolina? For most North Carolina homes, architectural asphalt shingles offer the best balance ...
Roof Repair
What are Roof Penetrations? (And How to Maintain Them)
What is a roof penetration? A roof penetration is any feature that passes through the surface of your roof, such as a chimney, skylight, ...
Roof replacement
Cedar Shake Roofs in North Carolina
What is a cedar shake roof, and is it right for North Carolina? A cedar shake roof is a premium roof made of natural cedar wood, prized for ...
Roof maintenance
What are the Different Kinds of Roof Vents?
What are the different kinds of roof vents? Roof vents fall into two groups: intake vents that pull cool air into the attic (soffit and ...
Asphalt Roofing
What is a Roof Water Test? (How to Find a Roof Leak)
What is a roof water test? A roof water test is a method roofers use to find the source of a hidden leak by applying a controlled amount of ...
Attic Ventilation
Do All Roofs Need Ventilation? Vented vs. Unvented Attics
Do all roofs need ventilation? Not all roofs need traditional ventilation. Most homes use a vented attic with intake and exhaust vents, but ...
Asphalt Roofing
6 Steps to Protect Your Home During a Roof Replacement
How do you protect your home during a roof replacement? To protect your home during a roof replacement, cover stored items in the attic, ...
Roof replacement
How Weather Impacts a Roof Replacement in NC
How does weather impact a roof replacement? Weather affects both the timing and the safety of a roof replacement. Rain is the main concern, ...
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