For a coastal South Carolina home, the three real options are architectural asphalt shingles, standing-seam metal, and solar (integrated shingles or rack-mounted panels). Asphalt is the lowest upfront cost — in the Charleston market it typically runs $350–$600 per...
For a commercial or low-slope roof in the Charleston Lowcountry, the dominant systems are single-ply membranes — TPO and PVC (reflective “cool roofs,” ~15–30 year life) and EPDM — plus modified-bitumen and standing-seam metal (40–60+ years) for longevity....
After a storm hits your Charleston-area roof: (1) stay safe and document the damage from the ground, never from a wet, storm-damaged roof; (2) check the attic for leaks and daylight; (3) have the water stopped with a professionally installed emergency tarp-over, since...
If a storm has damaged your roof in the Charleston area, this guide covers what to do first and in what order, how a South Carolina roof insurance claim pays out, where financing fits, and how to choose a roofer who helps with the claim without crossing the lines...
Metal Roofing Guide — Charleston, SC A properly installed standing-seam metal roof can last 40 to 70 years inland — but here in the Charleston Lowcountry, salt air cuts that short unless you choose aluminum or a coastal-rated coated steel with concealed fasteners....
