roofing Blog

Replacing a storm-damaged roof, or a roof that’s just seen one too many seasons of service is one of the smartest investments you can make in protecting your home and your family. If you’re reading this, we’re going to assume that you’re a smart person who: has already scheduled a roof...

Providing the best roofing and home improvement services is what we do at Skywalker Roofing, but we’re really about is helping people. We’re always looking for ways we can contribute to the community, and one way we do that is through our No Roof Left Behind (NLRB) program, where we provide a...

It’s likely that you don’t think about your roof on a daily basis. This is understandable, as your roof typically stands as a silent guard and protector over your home or business, performing its daily duty with little fanfare or audience. As with many things, your roof probably doesn’t come...

Why are Rain Gutters Important? Before we answer the commercial vs. residential gutters question, let’s start with a more basic question – why do gutters matter?   Gutters are perhaps not the most glamorous part of your home or business, but this is one instance where keeping your...

Skywalker Roofing prides itself on providing better roofing and related services for homes and businesses in NC and VA, but nothing excites us more than having an opportunity to give back to our local community. One way we do that is with our No Roof Left Behind (NRLB) program, through which we...

Even though your home’s siding is one of its most visible features, it’s also one of those things to which homeowners tend not to give much attention, or possibly even neglect. As long as your siding isn’t literally falling off, many of us just assume that everything’s...

Meet Jason Downing. In 2016 he was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS), which has taken away much of his physical ability and mobility. Jason has a wife and 4 young children, and facing the challenges of MS has not been easy for Jason and his family. To add insult to injury, their home developed...

What Does Your Roofer (If You Have One) Do? There is no shortage of roofing contractors out there, and you may have even worked with some in your local area. But how much do you really know about them?   You know they install and replace roofs, sure. But what materials do they use? What...

Let’s face it – there’s really no such thing as a cheap roof.   Sure, you can probably find a roofing contractor who’s willing to cut some corners to try and get you a lower price. But no matter how you slice it, and no matter how much you try and shop around for a “bargain...

Do you know how hot your roof can get in the summer? The team from Skywalker Roofing decided to go out on a recent 95-degree day in NC to gauge the temperatures of various roofing materials. Some of their results may surprise you!     There’s Hot, and Then There’s HOT...