New Hanover County, NC

Metal Roofing in Wilmington, NC

Metal Roof NC, an authorized Interlock aluminum roofing dealer, installs Interlock aluminum and standing seam metal roofs for Wilmington homeowners. On the Cape Fear coast, a roof has to be planned around hurricane wind, salt air and some of the heaviest rainfall in the state.

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Who Installs Metal Roofs in Wilmington?

Metal Roof NC installs Interlock aluminum roofs in Wilmington and the surrounding New Hanover County communities as an authorized Interlock dealer. Interlock Roofing makes the panels; Metal Roof NC sells, installs and permits the job. It also installs standing seam metal roofs and asphalt-shingle replacements.

What Did Florence Do to Wilmington?

Hurricane Florence's eye crossed Wrightsville Beach at 7:15 a.m. on September 14, 2018, as a large, slow Category 1 storm with maximum sustained winds near 90 mph. NWS Wilmington recorded a peak gust of 105 mph at Wilmington International and 100 mph at Cape Fear Community College, 23.02 inches of rain at the airport and 30.10 inches just south of the city. More than 90% of New Hanover County lost power, restoration took more than ten days, and the Weather Service described local wind damage as worse than in Diana, Fran or Matthew. More than 1.2 million cubic yards of tree and home debris were collected afterward.

Why Aluminum Instead of Steel This Close to the Ocean?

Aluminum does not rust. Salt spray carried inland from the beaches and the Cape Fear River attacks steel wherever its coating is scratched or cut, including at fasteners and cut edges. Interlock panels are about 98% heavy-gauge aluminum, corrosion-resistant in salt air, and the fasteners are concealed under the interlocking flanges rather than exposed through the face of the panel.

What Wind Speed Does a Wilmington Roof Need to Meet?

The North Carolina Residential Code assigns each location an ultimate design wind speed in Table R301.2(5), and the values rise toward the coast. Where that speed is 130 mph or higher, the NC Department of Insurance has said framing fasteners need a structural analysis by a licensed North Carolina engineer. Interlock's warranted wind resistance is 120 mph when installed to manufacturer specification. The permit office, and your engineer where one is required, set the requirement for your house; the roof attachment has to be designed and installed to meet it, so ask about it at the estimate.

How Much Rain Does Wilmington Get?

A lot. NOAA's 1991-2020 normals put annual precipitation at Wilmington International at 60.15 inches, with a July average high of 90.0°F. Heavy rain combined with heat and humidity is hard on organic roofing materials. Interlock panels lock together on all four sides, so water runs over the seams rather than through them.

Who Issues Roof Permits in Wilmington?

The county does. The City of Wilmington states that New Hanover County Permits & Inspections issues all building permits in the city, while city zoning staff review Land Development Code questions. State law in G.S. 160D-1110 requires a permit for single-family work costing more than $40,000.

What About Wilmington's Housing?

Wilmington had 115,451 residents in the 2020 Census, with about 47.6% of homes owner-occupied, per Census QuickFacts, so many owners are thinking about resale and transfer. The Guardian Lifetime Limited Material Warranty from Interlock Roofing covers material and finish for the original purchaser while they own the home and transfers once, covering the second owner to 50 years from substantial completion. Workmanship is covered separately by the Metal Roof NC 5-Year Labor Warranty.

Which Profile Fits a Wilmington Home?

Wilmington's housing runs from older downtown homes to newer subdivisions and beach-adjacent houses, and Interlock offers slate, cedar shingle, shake, Mediterranean tile and standing seam profiles to match. The ICC-ES evaluation report ESR-1790 covers the shingle, slate, shake and tile profiles, which gives the county plan reviewer a code-compliance document to check; standing seam is evaluated separately. Panels weigh roughly 0.4 to 0.7 pounds per square foot. Interlock needs a minimum 3/12 slope.

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Questions about metal roofing in Wilmington

Who installs metal roofs in Wilmington, NC?

Metal Roof NC, an authorized Interlock aluminum roofing dealer, installs Interlock aluminum and standing seam metal roofs for Wilmington and New Hanover County homeowners.

What was Hurricane Florence's peak wind gust in Wilmington?

NWS Wilmington recorded a 105 mph peak gust at Wilmington International Airport on September 14, 2018.

Who issues roofing permits in the City of Wilmington?

New Hanover County Permits & Inspections issues all building permits in the City of Wilmington.

Does aluminum roofing rust near the ocean?

No. Aluminum does not rust, which makes it corrosion-resistant in salt air. Interlock panels are about 98% heavy-gauge aluminum.