Metal roofing FAQ

Questions and answers about metal roofing

How popular is metal roofing?

As recently as 2012, nearly 10 percent of residential roofing was metal roofing. This is a pretty substantial increase over previous years. Metal roofing works well on roofs that are very flat or steep.

How much does it cost?

That depends on the metal and the type of roofing. The least expensive roofing metals are steel and aluminum. Galvanized steel can stand up to wind and hail better, but aluminum is lighter and more rust-resistant. Copper is the most durable, but it and zinc are the most expensive. Your contractor should have a price list.

While metal roofing will always cost somewhat more than asphalt shingles, it lasts 40 to 60 years if maintained well, compared to 20 years for asphalt. Repair costs will be a lot lower. After a few decades, you’ll have recovered the cost of installation just from avoiding the repair and replacement costs. A metal roof will also boost your home’s resale value.

How much does it weigh?

About 50 to 150 pounds per 100 square feet. The lightest asphalt shingles weigh 200 pounds per 100 square feet, and shingles of higher quality weigh as much as 350.

Charlotte’s best source of metal roofing and installation

Advanced Roofing and Exteriors are Charlotte’s best roofing contractors, and they offer a 30 to 50 year warranty on their metal roofs. So if you’re interested in a metal roof for a building in Charlotte or Concord, NC, call today.

Looking over your roof, deciding on a roofing company

Looking over your roof

August is one of the two months in which precipitation is highest in the Charlotte and Concord, NC area, with just over four inches of rain on average. This area is blessed with a fairly non-destructive climate once you get away from the coast and its hurricanes, but if there’s a defect in your roof, you need to know about it now.

Some signs you need a roofing company are obvious, but others are more subtle. If you think there might be a problem, but you can’t see any sign of damage, look for spots in your yard around the edges of your roof that are wetter than the rest of the yard — a sign of clogged gutters. Check the attic for water damage. When it’s sunny, look for sunlight coming in through cracks in the roof, and if it’s hot outside, check the temperature of the attic inside. If you’re really worried, get a Charlotte or Concord, NC roofing company to perform a real inspection.

Best roofing company for Charlotte and Concord, NC

Advanced Roofing and Exteriors are the best roofing company in Charlotte and Concord, NC. They have been in business for over twenty years and have won the Angie’s List Super Service Award twice. This family-owned company is also a member of the Home Builders Association of Charlotte and an Owens Corning preferred contractor. They will plan their work schedule to suit your needs, and provide all the roofing materials themselves. Call today for a free estimate.

Choosing a residential roofer in Charlotte

What to ask about a residential roofer

Don’t hire the residential roofers who show up right after a storm. Instead, ask your friends and neighbors for recommendations.

Other questions include:

• “Do they have the right licenses and insurance?” (If they don’t, cross them off your list right away.)

• If this is a new roof, you should ask “Do they offer a warranty?”

• “What’s their BBB rating?”

• “Are they in any professional associations?”

• “Is this a locally owned residential roofer?” (A local roofer depends on its reputation and needs repeat business, and if you do have a complaint, you should be able to take it directly to someone who can address it.)

• “How long have they been in business?” This one might be the most important. Not many residential roofers stay in business ten years or more. Those that do must have provided good service to stay in business so long, have lots of experience, and if you need more work done later, they will still be around to do it.

Charlotte’s best residential roofer

Advanced Roofing and Exteriors are the best residential roofer in Charlotte and Concord, NC. They’ve been in business for over twenty years and have won the Angies List Super Service Award twice. This family-owned company is also a member of the Home Builders Association of Charlotte and an Owens Corning preferred contractor. They’ll plan their work schedule to suit your needs, and they’ll provide all the roofing materials themselves. Call them today for a free estimate.

FAQ about roof installers

Roof installer questions

I need a roof installer for my home in the Charlotte area. What’s the first thing I should know?

Check to see if the roof installer has a license to work in the state of North Carolina. You can do this at the web site of the North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors. A license is necessary, but not sufficient.

Who do I ask about roof installers?

Start with your friends and neighbors, and any family in the area. They may have some suggestions. Also, check the installers’ own websites. All the reviews there will be positive, of course, so if there are a lot of them, it’s a good sign.

What questions should I ask the installers themselves?

Ask for references from previous customers who’ve had roofs similar to yours that have been built in the last few years. Ask about the project’s timetable and cost. You’ll want to ask if this job will require a permit, and if the installer will subcontract any of the work.

The best roof installer in Charlotte or Concord, NC

Advanced Roofing and Exteriors are the best roof installer in Charlotte and Concord, NC. They’ve won the Angie’s List Super Service Award twice. This family-owned company is also an Owens Corning preferred contractor and a member of the Home Builders Association of Charlotte. They’l give you a free estimate, plan their schedule to fit your own, and provide the materials themselves. If you need a roof installer or roof repair services, call today.

Don’t wait for roofing contractors to come to you

Never trust a storm chaser

Given the kind of weather Charlotte and Concord, NC have been having, you may be looking for a roofing contractor. Don’t wait for the contractor to come to you — “storm chasers” will show up at your door offering to inspect or fix your roof, demand payment up front and then disappear, or do bad work. These companies never stay in business very long, so look for a roofing contractor that’s been around for years — preferably a local company that depends on its reputation in the area. Web sites such as manta.com can help you find local roofing contractors.

When you have a list of ten or so local roofing contractors, start looking at their reputation online. Go to their websites and see how many testimonials they have from previous customers. Then, look for their ratings from the Better Business Bureau and Angie’s List. The Better Business Bureau is a nonprofit that collects reviews of businesses and handles consumer complaints. They never endorse businesses or products — they just rate them. Angie’s List does similar work. Owens Corning also assesses roofing contractors. Home builders associations and other professional groups also have standards of their own.

Charlotte’s best roofing contractor

Advanced Roofing and Exteriors are the best roofing contractor in Charlotte and Concord, NC, having won the Angie’s List Super Service Award twice. They’ll build their schedule around your needs and provide the roofing materials themselves. If you need a roofing contractor, call today for a free estimate.

A question about shingles

A question about shingles, tiles and shakes

What are the differences between asphalt, wood, tile and slate roofs?

Asphalt shingles were the most popular as recently as 2014. They usually last about 20 years, but you’re probably going to need shingle repair at some point.

Wooden shingles, which are most often made of cypress, pine, redwood or western red cedar, last 30 to 40 years. They stand up to rot and insects surprisingly well, but of course thwy eill burn. Wooden shingles made by splitting rather than sawing wood are called shakes, and last much longer than regular wooden shingles.

Tile lasts even longer than wooden shakes — possibly more than a hundred years. It comes in any color you could want, is energy-efficient, fire-resistant and weatherproof. Its biggest drawback is its weight — don’t switch to tile roofing until your roofing contractor has assured you that your roof is strong enough to support it.

Slate shingles can last for centuries and are completely water-resistant, but can be brittle. They’ll stand up to impacts, but not the pressure of a human foot — so don’t try to walk on them.

Shingle repair by Charlotte’s best roofing company

If you need someone to perform shingle repair on your roof, Charlotte and Concord, NC’s best roofing company is Advanced Roofing and Exteriors. They have won the Angie’s List Super Service Award twice and are an Owens Corning preferred contractor and a member of the Home Builders Association of Charlotte. Call today for a free estimate on shingle repair.

Metal roofing lasts, with a little help from you

Metal roofing in Charlotte or Concord, NC

Summer is as good a time as any to replace your roof with a metal roof. The exact price of metal roofing depends on the metal and the type of roofing. Aluminum and steel are the least expensive metals. Aluminum is lighter and more rust-resistant, but galvanized steel can withstand wind and hail better. Copper is the most durable, but also one of the most expensive. Your residential roofing company should have a price list. There are steps you can take to make sure your metal roofing will live up to its potential for endurance:

• Letting some metals touch each other — copper with aluminum or steel, for example — can corrode them, so make sure the screws holding your roofing in place are the same metal as the roofing itself.

• Don’t let housepainters use paint sprayers too close to your roof. If paint gets on your roof, it might never come off.

• Clean your gutters regularly. Don’t let them become clogged — water pooling on metal roofing will damage it.

Get metal roofing from Charlotte’s best contractors

Advanced Roofing and Exteriors are Charlotte’s best roofing contractors, and they offer a 30 to 50 year warranty on their metal roofs. They have won the Angie’s List Super Service Award twice. This family-owned company is also an Owens Corning preferred contractor and a member of the Home Builders Association of Charlotte. If you are interested in metal roofing for a building in Charlotte or Concord, NC, call today.