No shingles needed for these roofs!!

Do you think this kind of roof would be less maintenance than a shingled roof?  What are your thoughts??

THANK YOU!!!

Since it is friday, I thought I would take a break from roofing news and post something a little different.  As an avid fan of TEDTalks, I came across this inspiring video and wanted to use it as a way to thank all of the great Homeowners we have worked with.

We here at Carolina Shingle are grateful for your business and wish you peace and gratitude!

We hope you all have the opportunity to take time to appreciate and enjoy the days we have been given.

Have a wonderful weekend!!

As we are in the midst of STORM SEASON, you may be wondering what kind of protection the GAF shingles offer...

The GAF Sovereign is a 3-Tab shingle designed to withstand winds up to 60 mph.  GAF provides a 25 year limited lifetime warranty for this particular shingle.  The warranty is non-prorated, for installation labor and materials, for the first five years.  After the first five years, the roof value is prorated.  Carolina Shingle always provides a 5 year "No Leak" workmanship warranty on the roof which means if there is any leaking due to workmanship within the first five years, we will take care of it.

The GAF Timberline is an Architectural shingle that is designed to hold up to 110 mph.  GAF provides a 50 year or Lifetime limited warranty on this particular shingle.  The warranty is non-prorated, for installation labor and materials, for the first fifteen years.  After the first fifteen years, the roof value is prorated.  The 50 year or Lifetime manufacturer's warranty means it is good for as long as the original owner owns the property where the shingles have been installed.  The warranty may be transferred once and the second owner must notify GAF in writing within the first 60 days after the property transfer.  Carolina Shingle always provides a 5 year "No Leak" workmanship warranty on the roof which means if there is any leaking due to workmanship within the first five years, we will take care of it.

Check out Carolina Shingle!!

Carolina Shingle is a family-owned and operated, Charlotte-based roofing company that specializes in total roof restorations due to storm damage.  Your homeowner's insurance may pay to replace your roof, and we can help.  We take all of the necessary steps to schedule a meeting with your insurance company adjuster.  This ensures that you not only have the best chance of getting your roof replaced, but also that you will have a fair and thorough assessment of all the damages.  We also employ a staff of insurance experts that deal directly with your insurance company to secure the payment for your new roof.  By working with the insurance company, we also eliminate the need for homeowners to spend valuable time getting several estimates from multiple contractors.  We work directly from what the insurance paperwork.

We do it all...from "inspection to installation."  We make it easy.  Call us for a FREE inspection today to see if your roof will qualify!

Check out another one of our new roof installs!  Congratulations to the Means on their shiny brand new roof!!

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Carolina Shingle wants to wish all the great dads out there a HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!! 

Lots of things going on this weekend in Charlotte, so take the kids out and have a great time!  See below for a few of ideas of things to do!

• Dads get FREE admission to Zootastic Park on Sunday, June 17th, 2012 from 1 to 5pm.  Kids under 12 admission is $6 every day.
• Have a tasty cookout in the backyard!
• Attend a FREE BBQ class at the 7th Street Public Market from 11am to 2pm.  There will be tastings and live bluegrass music with a chance to win a CharBroil Smoker grill set.
• Enjoy the day by cooling off at your local pool or Ray's Splash Planet...Dads get FREE admission on Sunday, June 17th, from 1pm to 6:30pm.
• Dads get FREE admission to the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art on Saturday, June 16th and Sunday, June 17th.  Kids also get free admission on Saturday from 12pm to 4:30pm.  Special family activities are scheduled for Saturday as well!
• Share your love of sports or hobby with your youngster by teaching them what you know...and then take a nice long nap on the sofa!

Whatever you choose to do, have a wonderful and safe weekend!!

Hail Storm Video!

Check out this HAIL storm from April 12, 2012 in Texas!  As you can hear in the video, this is NOT snow, it is hail.  Good thing we don't see this in the Carolinas!

Are you staying COOL this summer??

Hope everyone is enjoying their summer and staying cool!!

Not only do I keep Carolina Shingle followers abreast of the latest roofing news, but I also have a keen interest in nutrition and how the body works.  So, today, I thought I would be share a little about what I have learned about nutrition.

We all love summer, except when it gets SO hot you almost can't breathe.  Why is it is so difficult for us to handle the heat?  There are a multitude of reasons BUT there is something we can do to help.

Raw fruits and vegetables are recognized as "cooling" foods.  These are light on calories, meaning they add less "energy" for our bodies to have to work to burn off, and they are full of water to keep us hydrated.  The more we nosh on these, the more we can help our bodies deal with the heat.

Heavy, calorie dense foods, such as burgers, pizza, and ice cream, give us more "energy" that we have to burn to maintain balance.  The extra energy we have to put into burning off these calories, the more heat we feel in our body.

Ideal fresh foods to eat in the heat of the summer are:

• citrus fruits
• cucumbers
• tomatoes
• peppers
• pineapple
• spinach
• berries
• grapes
• watermelon

Increase your consumption of raw fruits and vegetables to 40% of your diet for one week and see how you feel in the heat.  It's AMAZING how fast it works!!  Note:  If you work in an air conditioned space during your days, prepare to bring a jacket or sweater to keep you warm!

Do you have the "Homeliest Home" in the United States??

Enter the GAF Homeliest Home Contest to win a full exterior makeover featuring a GAF Lifetime Roof and windows, patio doors, siding, stone veneer and designer accents from The Designed Exterior by Ply Gem.


Time is running out!  There will be three winners selected!!

GAF, North America's largest roofing manufacturer, is holding the GAF Homeliest Home Contest, together with leading exterior building products manufacturer Ply Gem, starting on June 4, 2012.  The contest is for all homeowners whose homes need repairs.  Please submit photos and a story describing your situation and why your house is the "Homeliest Home" at www.gaf.com by June 18, 2012.

A total of three winners will be selected from the categories of (a) if you or someone living with you suffers from an illness, (b) if you are or were recently in the military, or (c) if you suffered a weather related event.  "We are really pleased to offer this contest for military members, those whose homes have been affected by a natural weather disaster and those that are suffering from an illness.  We know that many families are doing what they can day-to-day under very difficult circumstances and we wanted to offer this exterior makeover as help from our GAF team," said Alyssa Hall, Marketing Communications Manager at GAF.  "We are proud to be contributing an American made Lifetime Roofing System together with The Designed Exterior by Ply Gem to help homeowners who need it."

Winners will receive a full exterior home makeover including a GAF Lifetime Roofing System and The Designed Exterior by Ply Gem with windows, patio doors, siding, stone veneer and designer accents.  In addition to receiving product, winners will also have the opportunity to help design their new exterior by selecting color schemes and materials on The Designed Exterior Studio visualizer at www.plygem.com. The total product prize package for each home is valued at up to $60,000 and winners will appear on Fox & Friends.  All Rules and Restrictions can be found at the contest site, www.gaf.com.

"Ply Gem is honored to take part in giving three deserving homeowners beautifully updated home exteriors," said John Stephenson, vice president, corporate marketing of leading building products manufacturer, Ply Gem.  "Application of The Designed Exterior by Ply Gem, combined with roofing from GAF, will completely transform the look, energy efficiency and maintenance level of the winning homes.  We look forward to seeing the transformations and to giving virtually worry-free home exteriors to the three families."

Contest Rules
No purchase necessary to enter or win.  US residents only.  Promotion runs June 4-18, 2012.  See official rules at www.GAF.com.  See official rules for eligibility requirements concerning entries, winner obligations, and home specification requirements.  Sponsor is GAF, 1361 Alps Road, Wayne, NJ  07470.

More pictures of one of our latest installs!  Congratulations to the Ferrell's on their new roof!!

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Check out another new install from Carolina Shingle.  Congratulations to the Yates on their new roof!!

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Check out before and after pictures of one of our latest install projects!  Congratulations to the Sadri's on their new roof!!

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