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Weather in the Carolinas Mountain Areas

We have some of the most severe freeze-thaw situations in the country … right over in the mountain areas of Carolina. These rooftops may freeze overnight and thaw in the morning. This happens night after night and can create the extra problem of frozen water on a roof. An absorbent tile will not provide satisfactory service in this area. Check the rating of any hard-surface roofing material you plan to use … see our glossary in the necessity section.

The Coast and The Coastal Plains

Our Coasts are noted for tropical storm and even hurricane force winds along with driving rain. Tiles which are properly nailed (not too tight and not too loose) will not fail under these conditions unless they receive a direct hit by a falling object.

Cautionary Note: The people who had purchased extra tiles originally and then stored them were rewarded for their conservative planning. One individual still had the tiles that their great-grandfather bought and stored out in the barn! It is a good idea to keep some "extra tiles" on hand for those errant tree limbs.

The Piedmont, Sandhills and Other Carolina Areas

These areas are subjected to the aftermath of hurricanes; lightning strikes; tornadoes and other storms. Even our normal seasonal storms can bring enough rain to bring down trees causing breakage. Buildings in these areas may also subjected to the rapid collection of debris in areas such as valleys and gutters.

Most roofing damage is not serious if prompt attention to needed repairs and/or cleaning is undertaken.

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Projects: Historical Restoration

Winston-Salem, slab shingle wire-scored, addition and repair
This home in Winston-Salem required repair on the main part of the home as well as a "matching roof" to cover a new addition. The tile is a wire-scored slab shingle in mixed colors.

There is no better way to learn about roofs than to dismantle them ... and then put them back together ... as good or even better than new.

Every weak point is glaringly evident by the damage beneath the tiles. If the rooftop has been left in disrepair for a long time ... that damage has traveled!
The historic 'Castle' of Camden, SC; slab shingle repair
Historic "Castle" of Camden, S.C.; slab shingle repair


First Citizens's Bank at Old Raleigh Shopping Center, Vermont Slate
First Citizens's Bank at Old Raleigh Shopping Center, Vermont Slate

 

The 'Boston' Hip treatment was originally used on the historic Godwin Home. Of course it was exactly replicated by NCROOFERS during the complete re-roofing as seen in this photo.
Details ... every historic restoration requires not only the same material use but also the same methods. The "Boston" Hip treatment was originally used on the historic Godwin Home. Of course it was exactly replicated by NCROOFERS during the complete re-roofing as seen in this photo.



Structural beams; window frames and support pieces; battens; entire doors; ceilings and other interior pieces may need support or replacement.
The Historic Jenkins House, in Raleigh, North Carolina after the removal of a failing roof.
The Historic Jenkins House, in Raleigh, North Carolina after the removal of a failing roof. A new Buckingham Slate Roof with new copper and gutter systems has been correctly installed - in accordance with the local Historical Societies guidelines on registered properties.
The Historic Godwin House in Raleigh, North Carolina has been completely restored using Buckingham Slate.
The Historic Godwin House in Raleigh, North Carolina has been completely restored using Buckingham Slate.

It's a fact, everything inside any building is completely dependent upon the integrity of the roof.
Weather Tips

If you are the victim of storm-related rooftop damage make all efforts necessary to:
  • Have any trees or objects which may be on your roof removed
  • Dry-in the damaged areas with heavy plastic for temporary protection
  • Contact an established Carolina roofer for help.
Unfortunately, when large storms move through we have seen chain-saw crews and roofers appear out of nowhere. These folks don't stay long before they return to their own states and we are all familiar with the victims of gouging and/or inferior workmanship they leave behind.

Know who you are dealing with!

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