Saturday, April 26, 2014

Metal roofing that looks like wood shakes in Charlotte

Metal roofing in Charlotte
The choice to install a metal roof
Increasing numbers of homeowners are turning to metal roofing in Charlotte, NC. Surprisingly, a significant number of homeowners who plan to install a metal roof will be replacing a wood shake roof. These customers are calling Charlotte metal roofing companies and are looking to replace cedar shake roofs for a number of reasons. First of all, many homeowners have discovered that wood shakes are simply not lasting as long as they used to. The most common complaint from experienced shake roof customers is that their first cedar shake roof lasted 30 years, but many of the cedar shake replacement roofs are failing after only 10 years.

The advantages of metal roofing in Charlotte
The primary reason for this is very easy to explain. Older cedar shakesfrom the 60s and the 70s were made from old-growth timber; The since the mid to late 80s, cedar shakes have been made from much younger, fast-growing, and farmed cedar that cannot be expected to last as long as old growth timber.

Experience the best of Charlotte metal roofing companies

It does not make sense to buy the best roof that money can buy, and hire a cut-rate installer. You will need to find a reliable and trustworthy contractor who has the skill and the experience to give you the best roof possible. Advanced Roofing and Exteriors has been installing roofs in the Charlotte, NC and the surrounding areas for over 20 years. They are fully licensed, insured and bonded. Advanced Roofing and Exteriors is a family owned, full service roofing company that specializes in metal roofs, as well as many exterior home improvement projects. Call their office today for a free estimate for installation of metal roofing in Charlotte.