Elevate your home with Home Genius Exteriors, setting the standard in Raleigh by offering full-service solutions for roofing, siding, windows, doors, gutters and insulation. We support our veterans and communities by supporting local and national charitable organizations through our Home Genius Cares initiative. With an Owens Corning® Platinum Preferred designation, we also offer flexible payment options, industry leading warranties and a wide range of premium products tailored for your home. It's time for a different experience, entrust your next home project to a genius and schedule your free inspection today!
"Guys did a great job!! Came early and got the job done in 1 day."
leigh B on March 2025
Elevate your home with Home Genius Exteriors, setting the standard in Raleigh by offering full-service solutions for roofing, siding, windows, doors, gutters and insulation. We support our veterans and communities by supporting local and national charitable organizations through our Home Genius Cares initiative. With an Owens Corning® Platinum Preferred designation, we also offer flexible payment options, industry leading warranties and a wide range of premium products tailored for your home. It's time for a different experience, entrust your next home project to a genius and schedule your free inspection today!
"Guys did a great job!! Came early and got the job done in 1 day."
leigh B on March 2025
At Francisco Ramirez, we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business.
"Francisco and team did excellent work at my home (replacing sections of fascia). Very punctual, great follow up and overall great work! I will definitely use Francisco for future projects."
Danyelle W on August 2022
At Francisco Ramirez, we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business.
"Francisco and team did excellent work at my home (replacing sections of fascia). Very punctual, great follow up and overall great work! I will definitely use Francisco for future projects."
Danyelle W on August 2022
Mark Hiatt Constructions is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with 25 years of experience serving Pilot Mountain, NC and surrounding areas. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you!
"Good, honest person, does quality work and stands behind his work."
Shawn D on December 2019
Mark Hiatt Constructions is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with 25 years of experience serving Pilot Mountain, NC and surrounding areas. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you!
"Good, honest person, does quality work and stands behind his work."
Shawn D on December 2019
Elevate your home with Home Genius Exteriors, setting the standard in Raleigh by offering full-service solutions for roofing, siding, windows, doors, gutters and insulation. We support our veterans and communities by supporting local and national charitable organizations through our Home Genius Cares initiative. With an Owens Corning® Platinum Preferred designation, we also offer flexible payment options, industry leading warranties and a wide range of premium products tailored for your home. It's time for a different experience, entrust your next home project to a genius and schedule your free inspection today!
"Kyrillos and the guys did a great job!!"
John L on March 2025
Elevate your home with Home Genius Exteriors, setting the standard in Raleigh by offering full-service solutions for roofing, siding, windows, doors, gutters and insulation. We support our veterans and communities by supporting local and national charitable organizations through our Home Genius Cares initiative. With an Owens Corning® Platinum Preferred designation, we also offer flexible payment options, industry leading warranties and a wide range of premium products tailored for your home. It's time for a different experience, entrust your next home project to a genius and schedule your free inspection today!
"Kyrillos and the guys did a great job!!"
John L on March 2025
With over 10 years of experience, I take pride in my quality craftsmanship. We are owner operated, and believe in building long-term relationships with our clients by delivering honesty along with exceptional work. We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and customer service. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular project. Give us a call today! We look forward to working with you!
"They did a great job! My roof looks great! Reliable and kept me well informed about everything. They kept cost in mind and cleaned up nicely after themselves. Serge even came out late to tarp the roof until it could get repaired so that I didnâ t have any further damage to the house waiting for the roof. They were very nice to work with. Great people. I canâ t say enough good things about them!"
Sammi E on June 2024
With over 10 years of experience, I take pride in my quality craftsmanship. We are owner operated, and believe in building long-term relationships with our clients by delivering honesty along with exceptional work. We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and customer service. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular project. Give us a call today! We look forward to working with you!
"They did a great job! My roof looks great! Reliable and kept me well informed about everything. They kept cost in mind and cleaned up nicely after themselves. Serge even came out late to tarp the roof until it could get repaired so that I didnâ t have any further damage to the house waiting for the roof. They were very nice to work with. Great people. I canâ t say enough good things about them!"
Sammi E on June 2024
It can be a daunting task looking for not only the right contractor for your job but also the right contractor for you. We completely understand what you're going through. We know every customer has different desires, different needs and different schedules. We're not only here to turn your ideas into reality but to make it a memorable experience every step of the way. Call us right now, no matter where you are in the planning process.
"darvin masonry, LLC has done a great job on my brick work and post he replaced, he very informative about brickwork."
Johnny S on March 2021
It can be a daunting task looking for not only the right contractor for your job but also the right contractor for you. We completely understand what you're going through. We know every customer has different desires, different needs and different schedules. We're not only here to turn your ideas into reality but to make it a memorable experience every step of the way. Call us right now, no matter where you are in the planning process.
"darvin masonry, LLC has done a great job on my brick work and post he replaced, he very informative about brickwork."
Johnny S on March 2021
Castillo Upgrades LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade, combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
Castillo Upgrades LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade, combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
Vertical Impressions, Inc. is a trusted leader in shingle roofing, custom home construction, decking, and other exterior home improvements, proudly serving clients across North Carolina for over 14 years. Vertical Impressions delivers exceptional value and reliability. Known for its affordable pricing and attention to detail, the company strives to meet the unique needs and quality construction for each client. Vertical Impressions offers tailored solutions that exceed expectations. Their dedicated team works closely with clients to ensure timely installations and superior results, making them a dependable partner in helping homeowners make a lasting impression. For numerous years, Vertical Impressions has built a reputation for quality, affordability, and outstanding customer service.
"Tom was very knowledgeable. He provided samples to choose from, made suggestions, allowed us time to make decisions without pushing us. Materials were delivered the day before the project started. His work crew was professional, clean, and did not cut corners. Tom was on the job site each day they were working. He took photos and sent them to me as each step was completed. The crew cleaned up and took all discarded materials and trash with them. You couldn’t even tell they were there. Our next project is to replace our back deck, and there is no doubt that we will be using Tom Vickers and Vertical Impressions for the project."
Chris P on January 2025
Vertical Impressions, Inc. is a trusted leader in shingle roofing, custom home construction, decking, and other exterior home improvements, proudly serving clients across North Carolina for over 14 years. Vertical Impressions delivers exceptional value and reliability. Known for its affordable pricing and attention to detail, the company strives to meet the unique needs and quality construction for each client. Vertical Impressions offers tailored solutions that exceed expectations. Their dedicated team works closely with clients to ensure timely installations and superior results, making them a dependable partner in helping homeowners make a lasting impression. For numerous years, Vertical Impressions has built a reputation for quality, affordability, and outstanding customer service.
"Tom was very knowledgeable. He provided samples to choose from, made suggestions, allowed us time to make decisions without pushing us. Materials were delivered the day before the project started. His work crew was professional, clean, and did not cut corners. Tom was on the job site each day they were working. He took photos and sent them to me as each step was completed. The crew cleaned up and took all discarded materials and trash with them. You couldn’t even tell they were there. Our next project is to replace our back deck, and there is no doubt that we will be using Tom Vickers and Vertical Impressions for the project."
Chris P on January 2025
Founded by Wayne Holloway in 2009, Best Choice Roofing has successfully completed over 60,000 roofing projects in the United States. With his expertise in the industry, and built on the foundation that Holloway developed, the company has grown into more than 40 locations in 15 states across the country. As an Owens Corning Platinum Preferred Contractor since 2011, Best Choice Roofing is recognized as a top 1% Performer and has been awarded the National Volume Award seven times in its short history. Best Choice Roofing prides itself in a customer-first approach, the success of its people, and providing homeowners with high-quality products to protect their home.
"Helped with insurance claim and completed the job quickly. Did great job cleaning up as well."
Shelley S on June 2024
Founded by Wayne Holloway in 2009, Best Choice Roofing has successfully completed over 60,000 roofing projects in the United States. With his expertise in the industry, and built on the foundation that Holloway developed, the company has grown into more than 40 locations in 15 states across the country. As an Owens Corning Platinum Preferred Contractor since 2011, Best Choice Roofing is recognized as a top 1% Performer and has been awarded the National Volume Award seven times in its short history. Best Choice Roofing prides itself in a customer-first approach, the success of its people, and providing homeowners with high-quality products to protect their home.
"Helped with insurance claim and completed the job quickly. Did great job cleaning up as well."
Shelley S on June 2024
We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade, combined with ability, is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business
We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade, combined with ability, is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business
Three-tab shingles provide 15 to 30 years of service, with actual performance depending on installation quality, local weather patterns, and maintenance practices. Homes in regions with extreme temperature fluctuations or frequent storms may experience shorter lifespans, often closer to 15 to 20 years. Regular maintenance and prompt repairs can help maximize your roof's functional lifespan.
The cost difference stems primarily from material composition and manufacturing complexity. Three-tab shingles feature a single-layer design requiring less raw material than the multi-dimensional construction of architectural products. While this makes them more affordable initially, they offer less wind resistance and shorter warranty periods than their architectural counterparts.
Warning signals include curled or buckled shingles, bare spots where granules have disappeared, missing shingles, visible cracks, and granule accumulation in gutters. Inside your home, water stains on ceilings, light penetration through roof boards, or sagging sections indicate serious problems. Industry professionals recommend evaluation for replacement when roofs approach 20 years of age.
While technically possible in some situations, installing new shingles over existing ones is not recommended by roofing professionals. This approach adds considerable weight to your roof structure, prevents proper inspection of the underlying deck, and may create moisture issues. Many building codes limit homes to a maximum of two roofing layers, requiring complete removal before new installation if that limit has been reached.
Your local climate significantly impacts both installation requirements and long-term performance. Regions with severe weather conditions often require additional reinforcement measures that increase installation costs. Performance-wise, three-tab shingles have lower wind resistance ratings compared to premium options, making them less suitable for hurricane-prone regions. In hot climates, specialized reflective shingles may be recommended to improve energy efficiency.