Dry Sky Roofing
- Roofing Contractor serving Concord, North Carolina — based at 1502 S Cannon Blvd, Kannapolis, NC 28083.
- Services: storm damage repair, roof repair, emergency repair, roof inspection, roof replacement.
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Looking up Dry Sky Roofing in North Carolina
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Hail and wind history for Concord, Cabarrus County
Since 2017, NOAA has filed 20 hail reports in Cabarrus County. Quarter-sized stones or larger appear on 9 days. The worst of it: 2 days with stones of 1.75 inches or more, capped by a 2.75-inch stone about the size of a baseball. 2021 is the last year with a 1.75-inch report.
Reports cluster in June (31 percent of the total); April through July carry 78 percent. 6 calendar months each hold under 2 percent of reports.
1 hail report fell within 25 miles of Concord over the past 90 days.
3 tornadoes show up in the file too, strongest rated EF2.
After any hail day, photograph the roof before anyone tarps it and write down the date. Ask Dry Sky Roofing, or any roofer you call, for a written inspection report before you sign.
Among 20 North Carolina counties with enough reports to compare, Cabarrus County ranks 6 by density: 87.9 reports per 1,000 square miles, top-third territory.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Top gust, mph | 69 |
| Reports in April to July | 78% |
| Days with hail at 1 inch or more | 9 |
| Days with hail at 1.75 inches or more | 2 |
| Hail density rank in state | 6 of 20 |
| Busiest month | June |
The biggest day on file is March 21, 2017: a 2.75-inch stone, about the size of a baseball, reported near Rocky River.
| Year | Entries | Biggest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 4 | 1 |
| 2016 | 3 | 1 |
| 2017 | 5 | 2.75 |
The housing stock in Concord
Half the homes in Concord were built before 1997, which is an age of 29 years or more. Set a typical $10,237 asphalt job beside the $327,600 median home value and the roof comes to 3 percent. At roughly 25 years per asphalt roof, 1 cycles fit into that span. Before 1980, 28.8 percent of the housing stock went up.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Single-family share | 75.1% |
| Built before 1980 | 28.8% |
| Median year built | 1997 |
| Homes lived in by owners | 66.4% |
| Typical household income | $84,752 |
What a new roof costs in Concord
The Concord multiplier is below 1, about 9 percent lower than the national basis, giving $6,370 to $14,105 for asphalt shingles. Census County Business Patterns counts 16 roofing firms with payroll in the county. 62.5 percent of them have fewer than 5 employees. Per year of service, metal often costs less than shingles even at a higher price; the last column of the table shows it.
| Material | Price range | Lifespan | Cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | $15,470-$27,300 | 40-70 yrs | $390 |
| Concrete Tile | $13,650-$24,570 | 40-50 yrs | $420 |
| Cedar Shake | $12,740-$23,660 | 20-30 yrs | $730 |
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | $6,370-$10,465 | 15-20 yrs | $480 |
| Standing Seam Metal | $21,840-$36,400 | 50-70 yrs | $490 |
| Metal Shingles | $12,740-$21,840 | 35-50 yrs | $410 |
Questions about roofing in Concord
- How much hail does Cabarrus County see?
- NOAA lists 20 hail entries for Cabarrus County since 2017, on 9 days with stones of 1 inch or more. June is the busiest month.
- Does hail damage have to be fixed right away?
- Take dated photos first, then book an inspection. Hail bruises can look minor from the ground, and insurers often set a filing deadline.
- How big does hail get near Concord?
- Hail since 2017 topped out at 2.75 inches, roughly a baseball; golf-ball hail or larger came on 2 days.
- What is the typical house age in Concord?
- The median home was built in 1997, so it is 29 years old. Roof age follows the house unless a replacement happened, and 25 years is a common asphalt life.
- What does a new roof cost in Concord?
- Budget $6,370 to $14,105 for asphalt shingles on a 2,000 square foot roof here, about $10,237 in the middle. Metal, tile and flat roofs are in the cost table.
- What time of year does Concord get hail?
- Hail clusters in June (31 percent), and April through July total 78 percent of the record.
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