Celebrating St. Patrick's Day by wearing something green on March 17th is always a fun thing to do. But why not really get into the spirit and make your roof green? Of course, we're not suggesting you grab a brush and some kelly green paint. We're talking about going green by building an energy and money saving roof.

You don't need a psychic to tell you that energy costs are not likely to go down within the next 100 years. That's why it's always a good idea to seek out ways to reduce your energy consumption. Installing a reflective radiant barrier beneath your North Carolina roof can be an effective way to keep heat out of your attic and help lower your power bills.

There are some things that never need to be said. Don't spit in the wind. Don't rock the boat. Never tell a lady how old you really think she is. But when it comes to your roof, common sense doesn't always prevail. That's why you should follow the advice of a friendly North Carolina roofing contractor, and be a little more careful when it comes to how you treat your roof.

North Carolina sports fans love the idea of satellite dish TV. Watch any game or event, regardless of what your local television stations are broadcasting. But when your dish installer arrives and heads for your roof, you may want to stop and ask him about your other options. Even the satellite dish manufacturers will agree that roof installations are less than ideal.

Every homeowner has probably gone down to the store to get a sheet of plywood. But over the past 15 years, a new product has been replacing plywood in the construction industry. Oriented Strand Board, or OSB, continues to gain popularity with North Carolina roofing contractors and home builders. Is OSB the right product for your roof?

January 1st is a day of relaxation and recovery from New Year’s Eve for many Americans. But on January 2nd, we begin to seriously pursue our New Year’s Resolutions. If saving money is one of your goals for 2012, here are a few tips to help you spend less money on restaurants and roof repairs, and keep more of it in your wallet.

North Pole (Elf Press) – It's official! After two weeks of test flights and equipment checks, Santa has proclaimed that he and his trusty team of eight tiny reindeer are ready for their Christmas Eve deliveries. “My flight crew is good to go, but I want to make sure my landing crews are getting ready, too,” expressed Santa at his latest fireside chat. He then presented his “to do” list for parents in North Carolina and around the globe, encouraging them to joyfully and safely decorate their roofs for his arrival on December 24.

Your roof is covered with dimensional shingles that still look shiny and new, but some areas look like they are caving in. You don't think your roof is old enough to look this poorly, but something is clearly wrong. Is it bad materials, bad construction or just bad luck? The answer is probably hidden somewhere below your shingles.

Practically every shingled roof has it, but most homeowners don't realize it. Any North Carolina roofing company will tell you that underlayment is an essential part of any shingled roof, and here are the reasons why.

With the summer heat departed and the winter rain yet to come, fall is a great time to inspect your roof. A periodic roof inspection is a great way to extend the life of your roof, and it also makes sure your Charlotte home isn't getting quietly damaged by water, squirrels or other pests.

It's time to replace your roof and every Charlotte roofing contractor you talk to seems to be crazy about laminated shingles. But what are laminated shingles, and are they really better than regular 3-tab shingles? Or do they just cost more?

Never swim after eating. An apple a day keeps the doctor away. Don't get a new roof in the winter. Good advice or silly old wives tales? We don't know about the swimming and the apple, but any experienced roofer will tell you that building a roof in the winter is no problem if you know how to handle the cold. Here are some of the things Charlotte roofing contractors have to do so they can work all winter long.

Fall in North Carolina can be breathtaking, especially as the cooler weather paints the hills and mountains with the vivid colors of turning leaves. But once they drop, it's time to get to work and clean the leaves out of your gutters before they cause serious damage to your home.

With hurricane season in full swing, it's a good time to review your hurricane preparedness plan. Here are some of the major items you need to check to make sure your home and your family are ready in case a hurricane impacts your area.

If you are on the fence about replacing your existing roof, consider the savings that a new roof can offer. By asking your North Carolina roofing contractor to install energy efficient, solar reflective shingles, you may not only save a few dollars on your power bill, you may also qualify for a Federal Tax Credit of $500.