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Large uprooted tree with exposed roots lying across a residential street in front of a hedge and two houses after a storm

Roof Emergency in Hickory NC? What to Do in the...

Tree through the roof or water coming through the ceiling? Get everyone safe, cut off power hazards, catch the water and take photos. Then make these calls.

Roof Emergency in Hickory NC? What to Do in the...

Tree through the roof or water coming through the ceiling? Get everyone safe, cut off power hazards, catch the water and take photos. Then make these calls.

Close-up of a gray asphalt shingle roof with one shingle missing and a dark bare patch where it was

Mooresville NC Roof Problems and Signs You Need...

Curling shingles, granules in the gutters and ceiling stains can all mean a Mooresville roof is wearing out. See what to watch for and the problems we find most on...

Mooresville NC Roof Problems and Signs You Need...

Curling shingles, granules in the gutters and ceiling stains can all mean a Mooresville roof is wearing out. See what to watch for and the problems we find most on...

Lightning strikes behind a one-story brick home with a dark asphalt shingle roof under heavy storm clouds

How Long Do Asphalt Shingles Last in Different ...

Heat, humidity, ice and wind each wear asphalt shingles down in a different way. Here's how each climate affects a roof, and why we see roofs in western North Carolina...

How Long Do Asphalt Shingles Last in Different ...

Heat, humidity, ice and wind each wear asphalt shingles down in a different way. Here's how each climate affects a roof, and why we see roofs in western North Carolina...

Ladder leaning against an asphalt shingle roof beside an older stone chimney under a clear blue sky

What Happens During a Free Roof Inspection in H...

What happens during a free roof inspection in Hickory, from the first questions we ask to the photos we go over with you before we leave.

What Happens During a Free Roof Inspection in H...

What happens during a free roof inspection in Hickory, from the first questions we ask to the photos we go over with you before we leave.

White two-story house with a brick chimney and a snow-covered roof after a winter storm

How Cold Weather Affects Your Roof in NC and Ho...

Freezing nights, ice and attic moisture all work on a roof's weak spots. Learn what cold weather does to asphalt shingles in western NC and how to get your roof...

How Cold Weather Affects Your Roof in NC and Ho...

Freezing nights, ice and attic moisture all work on a roof's weak spots. Learn what cold weather does to asphalt shingles in western NC and how to get your roof...

Older asphalt shingle roof with worn, missing shingles and moss around a brick chimney, with pine trees behind it

How Long Does a Roof Last in North Carolina?

Most asphalt shingle roofs in North Carolina last about 15 to 25 years. Here's what wears them down, what your warranty does and doesn't tell you, and how to tell...

How Long Does a Roof Last in North Carolina?

Most asphalt shingle roofs in North Carolina last about 15 to 25 years. Here's what wears them down, what your warranty does and doesn't tell you, and how to tell...

New metal flashing around the base of a brick chimney on an asphalt shingle roof, with a roll of underlayment beside it

What Is Flashing on a Roof and Why Is It Import...

Flashing is the metal that seals the joints of your roof, and it's where a lot of leaks start. Learn the types, how they fail in western NC weather, and...

What Is Flashing on a Roof and Why Is It Import...

Flashing is the metal that seals the joints of your roof, and it's where a lot of leaks start. Learn the types, how they fail in western NC weather, and...

Gray slate-style roof with a stone chimney and roof vents, surrounded by tall trees

DaVinci Composite Slate for Mountain Homes in B...

The look of slate without the weight of stone. What DaVinci composite slate is, how it compares with natural slate and luxury shingles, and who it suits in the High...

DaVinci Composite Slate for Mountain Homes in B...

The look of slate without the weight of stone. What DaVinci composite slate is, how it compares with natural slate and luxury shingles, and who it suits in the High...

Roofing crew installing a new roof on a steep pitch above white siding

How to Compare Roofing Quotes Line by Line

Two roofing quotes, two different totals. How to compare them line by line, from tear-off and decking to flashing, warranties and payment terms.

How to Compare Roofing Quotes Line by Line

Two roofing quotes, two different totals. How to compare them line by line, from tear-off and decking to flashing, warranties and payment terms.

Snow covering the roof and dormer of a house with white siding under a clear blue sky

Common Roof Problems in the Hickory NC Area and...

Storm damage, aging shingles, leaks at flashing, attic moisture, algae and freeze and thaw: the roof problems Hickory homeowners see most and what to do next.

Common Roof Problems in the Hickory NC Area and...

Storm damage, aging shingles, leaks at flashing, attic moisture, algae and freeze and thaw: the roof problems Hickory homeowners see most and what to do next.

Roofer peeling back a section of old asphalt shingles during a roof tear-off

Roofing Questions Denver NC Homeowners Ask, Fro...

HOA approval, lake humidity and wind, cost, storms and financing: straight answers to the roofing questions Denver NC homeowners ask most.

Roofing Questions Denver NC Homeowners Ask, Fro...

HOA approval, lake humidity and wind, cost, storms and financing: straight answers to the roofing questions Denver NC homeowners ask most.

Roofer in a yellow hard hat with a clipboard inspecting a roof beside a brick chimney

Roofing Questions Taylorsville NC Homeowners As...

Straight answers to the roofing questions Taylorsville and Alexander County homeowners ask most, from ridgeline wind and tree cover to cost, financing and insurance.

Roofing Questions Taylorsville NC Homeowners As...

Straight answers to the roofing questions Taylorsville and Alexander County homeowners ask most, from ridgeline wind and tree cover to cost, financing and insurance.

Worker in a hard hat on a ladder measuring water stains near the top of an interior wall

Can a Roof Leak Be Covered by Insurance? Why th...

Storm leak or slow leak? How to tell them apart, what to document before anything gets cleaned up, and what to ask your agent about your policy.

Can a Roof Leak Be Covered by Insurance? Why th...

Storm leak or slow leak? How to tell them apart, what to document before anything gets cleaned up, and what to ask your agent about your policy.

Close-up of hail damage on asphalt shingles, with the impact marks circled in chalk

Roof Insurance Claims 101: What Hickory NC Home...

What to document after a storm, what a good inspection report includes, and what to ask your agent before you file a roof insurance claim in Hickory.

Roof Insurance Claims 101: What Hickory NC Home...

What to document after a storm, what a good inspection report includes, and what to ask your agent before you file a roof insurance claim in Hickory.

New gray asphalt shingle roof with a skylight, trees and blue sky in the background

How to Pay for a New Roof in Hickory NC: Insura...

Insurance, savings or financing? How Hickory homeowners pay for a new roof, the questions to ask your agent first, and where a free inspection fits in.

How to Pay for a New Roof in Hickory NC: Insura...

Insurance, savings or financing? How Hickory homeowners pay for a new roof, the questions to ask your agent first, and where a free inspection fits in.

Close up of grey architectural asphalt shingles in good condition on a sloped roof

Roof Maintenance Checklist for Every Season in ...

Most roof problems give a warning if you know when to look. Here is what to check each season in western North Carolina, from spring pollen and summer storms to...

Roof Maintenance Checklist for Every Season in ...

Most roof problems give a warning if you know when to look. Here is what to check each season in western North Carolina, from spring pollen and summer storms to...

Brown water stain spreading across a white ceiling corner from a slow roof leak

What a Small Roof Leak Really Costs in North Ca...

A ceiling stain the size of a coin can mean months of water in the attic. Here is how leaks spread in North Carolina's climate, the early signs worth checking...

What a Small Roof Leak Really Costs in North Ca...

A ceiling stain the size of a coin can mean months of water in the attic. Here is how leaks spread in North Carolina's climate, the early signs worth checking...

Wind damaged asphalt shingles peeled back from a roof slope with the underlayment exposed underneath

High Wind Roof Replacement in Hickory NC: What ...

The number printed on a shingle wrapper is a warranty term, not a promise about your roof. Here is what it covers, what it takes to earn the higher figure,...

High Wind Roof Replacement in Hickory NC: What ...

The number printed on a shingle wrapper is a warranty term, not a promise about your roof. Here is what it covers, what it takes to earn the higher figure,...

Roof replacement in progress with shingles, underlayment and bare deck sheathing all visible near the ridge

Parts of a Roof Explained in Plain English for ...

Most homeowners only learn the parts of a roof when something goes wrong with one of them. Here is the whole assembly explained in order, from the wood underneath to...

Parts of a Roof Explained in Plain English for ...

Most homeowners only learn the parts of a roof when something goes wrong with one of them. Here is the whole assembly explained in order, from the wood underneath to...

CertainTeed ShingleMaster roofing contractor badge over a close up of architectural asphalt shingles on a Hickory NC roof

CertainTeed Landmark vs Landmark PRO: Is the Up...

The warranty, wind rating, and impact rating are identical on both. Three things separate these two shingles, and only one of them shows up on a spec sheet.

CertainTeed Landmark vs Landmark PRO: Is the Up...

The warranty, wind rating, and impact rating are identical on both. Three things separate these two shingles, and only one of them shows up on a spec sheet.

Grey luxury asphalt shingles with a scalloped shake profile on the steep gables of a home

Architectural vs Luxury Shingles: Which Should ...

One goes on most homes around here. The other costs more. The real difference between them, and why the answer for most Hickory homes is simpler than the brochures suggest.

Architectural vs Luxury Shingles: Which Should ...

One goes on most homes around here. The other costs more. The real difference between them, and why the answer for most Hickory homes is simpler than the brochures suggest.

Wind damaged asphalt shingle roof with shingles torn away and the decking exposed in western North Carolina

Will a Roof Claim Raise My Insurance Rates? Wha...

Anyone who gives you a clean yes or no here is guessing. Here's who actually decides, what to ask them, and the one thing worth checking before you file.

Will a Roof Claim Raise My Insurance Rates? Wha...

Anyone who gives you a clean yes or no here is guessing. Here's who actually decides, what to ask them, and the one thing worth checking before you file.

Roofer lifting damaged asphalt shingles by hand during a storm damage roof inspection in Hickory, North Carolina

How Long Does a Roof Insurance Claim Take? A We...

Most homeowners want one number, and nobody can honestly give one. Here's what each stage of a roof insurance claim looks like, and where the delays tend to show up.

How Long Does a Roof Insurance Claim Take? A We...

Most homeowners want one number, and nobody can honestly give one. Here's what each stage of a roof insurance claim looks like, and where the delays tend to show up.

Aging asphalt shingle | Roofers in Hickory NC

7 Signs You Need a New Roof | Hickory NC Roofin...

Age, curling shingles, and daylight through the deck all mean something different. Here's what each sign actually tells you, and what a good inspection looks like.

7 Signs You Need a New Roof | Hickory NC Roofin...

Age, curling shingles, and daylight through the deck all mean something different. Here's what each sign actually tells you, and what a good inspection looks like.