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Hurricane Season and Your Roof: How Maryland Homeowners Can Prepare

While the Atlantic hurricane season is from June to November, it usually peaks during September. Maryland may not experience a direct hurricane landfall, but tropical systems can still bring strong gusts, heavy rainfall, and wind-driven rain to the state. For...

Why Roof Estimates Vary: What Homeowners Should Look for Beyond Price

Once you begin receiving estimates for your roof, one of the things you will surely notice is just how much those estimates can vary from each other. In fact, two roofing contractors can assess the condition of the same roof and produce an estimate that differs by...

Understanding Roof Load: How Snow, Equipment, and Additions Affect Structural Safety

For most homeowners, when the roof comes to mind, it is likely in terms of damage, leaks, or even storms that have caused problems with the roof. What is frequently overlooked by homeowners, however, is how much of an impact roof load can play in creating problems for...

Does Your Home Have Damage From Recent Storms?

Before inspecting the exterior of your home for damage after a storm, make sure the severe weather has passed and it is safe to be outside. If you see downed power lines, electrical hazards, or flooding, keep away from the area and immediately call 911. Even if the...

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How to Know When to Replace your Siding

Your Siding is the most visible part of your home, and your first line of defense against the elements. When your Siding fails, your home’s protection fails. It’s important for your Siding to do its job; here are some tell-tale signs it’s time to replace your home’s...

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Common Exterior Damages to Watch for in Winter

Of all the seasons, winter can be the most damaging to your home’s exterior. In areas where snow, sleet, and ice are frequent some exterior damage can be unavoidable and weaken your home’s exterior systems. This winter keep an eye on your Roofing, Siding, and Gutters...

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4 Problems That Will Affect Your Roof This Spring

The time has come to address home damage issues. Even the best materials will degrade, and that means looking ahead to what happens next. Winter is finally receding, which means spring is on the way. Even so, that has its own complex set of problems that will affect...

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4 Ways to Know You Need New Siding

You might not think that replacing your siding is necessary. After all, doing some basic repairs or preventative maintenance can extend their lifespan of service by months or even years. However, many homeowners don’t have the skills or expertise to do a good enough...

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