From Leaves to Leaks: How Gutter Clogs Impact Your Roof and Home
As the seasons change, leaves and debris in your gutters may seem harmless at first glance. However, these seemingly minor clogs can lead to significant issues for your roof and home if left unchecked. At NKS Contracting, we know that proactive maintenance is the key to protecting your investment. Here’s how clogged gutters can create problems and how you can stay ahead of the game.
The Aftermath of Hurricane Helene: Why Post-Storm Roof Repairs Don’t Have to Be Scary
When Hurricane Helene swept through Western North Carolina, it reminded us once again of the power of mother nature. But if there’s one thing we’ve learned as a community, it’s that we’re stronger together. In times like these, neighbors come together, businesses step up to help, and we all lean on each other to rebuild what was lost. For many homeowners, the storm may have left you wondering about the condition of your roof—those shingles that felt secure a few weeks ago may now need some attention. But don’t worry—getting your roof back to top shape doesn’t have to be stressful or overwhelming.
Preparing Your Roof for Hurricane Season: Protect Your Home with NKS Contracting
In the midst of hurricane season, homeowners in vulnerable areas must take proactive steps to protect their properties. Your roof is your home’s first line of defense against severe weather, and ensuring it's storm-ready can make all the difference. At NKS Contracting, we’re committed to helping you safeguard your home with expert roofing services before, during, and after a storm.
Your Simple Guide to Windows and Siding With NKS
Welcome to another NKS Contracting guide! As a leading roofing and siding company, we understand the importance of choosing high-quality materials for your home. Whether you're updating your windows or siding, selecting the right manufacturer is crucial for ensuring durability, energy efficiency, and aesthetic appeal. In this guide, we'll introduce you to the trusted manufacturers we work with for both windows and siding to help you make a more informed choice about how you design your home.
Stop and Smell the Roses: Enhancing Your Exterior
In the rush of our daily lives, it's easy to overlook the significance of the exterior of our homes. However, just as a garden can uplift the spirits with its blossoms, the roofing, siding, gutters, and windows of a house contribute significantly to its beauty and functionality. At NKS Contracting, we understand the importance of these elements in creating a harmonious living environment, and we're here to help you elevate your home to new heights.
Practical Pollen Protection
Between its resilience and energy efficiency, metal roofing has become the preferred choice for homeowners, claiming a significant share of the re-roofing market. However, amidst the allure of metal roofing lies a peculiar seasonal challenge: pollen. In today's post, we here at NKS Contracting will explore how pollen season intersects with the preservation of your metal roof, providing practical strategies to safeguard your investment and maintain its pristine condition.
The Ultimate Roofing Maintenance Checklist
When it comes to maintaining your home, the roof is often one of the most overlooked yet essential components. Your roof stands as the first line of defense against the elements, providing shelter and security for your family. To ensure your roof remains in tip-top shape, NKS Contracting, your trusted roofing experts, brings you the ultimate roofing maintenance checklist. With a bit of diligence and periodic attention to your roof, you can prevent potential issues from turning into costly problems.
Safeguarding Your Sanctuary: How Regular Roof Inspections Prevent Costly Home Damage"
Your roof is one of the most critical components of your home, providing shelter and protection from the elements. It's crucial to ensure that your roof is in good condition year-round, as neglecting it can lead to costly repairs or even premature replacement. The National Roofing Contractors Association recommends regular roof inspections to keep your roof in top shape, and we at NKS couldn’t agree more. In this blog post, we'll delve into when and why you should follow up on your roof inspections.
Weathering The Storm: Hurricane Roof Prep
As the scorching days of summer blend seamlessly into August, so does the anxiety that comes with hurricane season. One of the most vulnerable parts of a home during a hurricane is its roof, which often bears the brunt of the storm's fury. For North Carolinians in hurricane-prone areas, the threat of these tempestuous storms can be a cause for concern. NKS Contracting knows that to ensure your home stands strong in the face of nature's wrath, it's crucial to take proactive steps to fortify your roof. In this blog post, we'll provide you with essential tips to prepare your roof for potential hurricanes.
The ABC’s of Roofing
At NKS Contracting, we take pride in our knowledge and expertise and want to share some of the ABCs of roofing. As a homeowner, when you step back and look at some of the features of your home, you might notice a few things in particular. Maybe you’ll notice the windows, the paint, or even your yard, but what people often forget to think about is their roof. The roof of a home often goes overlooked, but the roof is really one of the more important structures of the roof that helps to keep the integrity of the home.
Protect Your Home from Summer Elements
With summer right around the corner, homeowners in North Carolina should take care to prepare their roofs for the potential challenges that summer can bring. Protecting your roof through the summer, will also protect the integrity of your home and save money in the form of costly repairs or total roof replacement. Intense heat, southern humidity, and strong thunderstorms can cause extensive damage in the form of leaks or structural damage. We share tips and vital information to keep your roof in working order as it faces the summer. A well-structured and undamaged roof will keep your home safe and secure through the summer.
Flat Roof Systems
We provide a wide variety of options to suit your requirements when it comes to picking the best roofing system for your building. We offer a wide variety, ranging from the traditional 3-tab shingles to the sleek and contemporary metal roofing and the adaptable architectural shingles.
In this article, we explore the benefits of flat roofing systems, particularly EPDM and TPO. These two flat roofing options are well-known for their dependability, longevity, and outstanding performance in protecting flat-roofed buildings.
Emergency Roof Assessment & Repair
What do when weather damages your roof in off hours?
When severe spring weather hits Eastern North Carolina, it can cause extensive damage to your roof, leaving you vulnerable to leaks and other problems. If the damage occurs outside of normal business hours, it can be a stressful and potentially dangerous situation. However, knowing what to do in an emergency roof repair situation can help you minimize damage and protect your home until a professional roofing company like NKS Contracting can arrive.
Shingle vs Metal Roofing Part 2
When it comes to roof selections, it can become an overwhelming decision-making process. There are numerous things that factor into the end result of a new roof. The biggest decision a homeowner will make is the actual roofing material. One will have to choose between asphalt shingles, metal, and slate as some of the most popular options. Today, we investigate the pros and cons of the most well known and popular roofing option.
Shingle vs Metal Roofing Part 1
When it comes to roof selections, it can become an overwhelming decision-making process. There are numerous things that factor into the end result of a new roof. The biggest decision a homeowner will make is the actual roofing material. One will have to choose between asphalt shingles, metal, and slate as some of the most popular options. Today, we investigate the pros and cons of the most well known and popular roofing option.
Winter Hazards for Your Roof
Winter hazards can be tough on your roof, especially in North Carolina where the weather can be unpredictable. Winters in North Carolina can have temperatures in the lower teens one day and upward of the higher seventies a day later. Even with what is considered a mild winter climate when compared to other states, extreme winter weather can bring snow, ice, and occasional hail wreaking havoc on your roof.
What cost can be assigned to making a house a home? For some, it's the family pictures hung in the family gathering room and for others, it's the ability to be comfortable, safe, and secure. A house isn't able to be a home without a roof to provide protection from the elements. Without a properly installed roof, the house will become inhabitable, but did you know that a roof will also impact your utility bill? According to the Federal Trade Commission, nearly half of the money spent on household utility bills is spent on heating and cooling the home.
Properly installed roofs help to hold in heat keeping your heating bill lower in the winter
Fall Roofing Maintenance Tips
What does a home's roof and its crawl space have in common? Lots of homeowners don't even know they're there, much less check them out occasionally. The roof is a house's front-line defense against the effects of harsh sun and weather. It needs maintenance to keep it viable and to protect the…
5 Tips to Prepare Your Roof for Hurricane Season
Is your roof ready for a hurricane?
Experiencing a natural disaster can be a pretty scary situation. If you’re not prepared, you and your environment can face a lot of damage. Here are some ways that you can protect your roof from damage and prepare it…
Understanding Hail Damage to Roofs
A hail storm can really damage your house
For people who have a home, one of the most worrisome concerns can be protecting the structure against damage from storms. For people who live in North Carolina, the concern for substantial storm damage to homes…