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Flat Roof Pre-Winter Checklist: Ponding Water, Membrane Seams, and Drain Checks for Maryland Businesses

Flat and low-slope commercial roofs should have adequate drainage in order to properly drain water off of the roof. When there is ponding water on the roof, or when membrane seams start to peel apart, or when drainage is blocked, the roof is susceptible to leaks. The...

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...

Hinders or Helps? Snow and Solar Shingles

Having solar shingles installed as part of your roofing system is a great way to cut down on energy costs and reduce pollution. But this time of year there’s one big barrier that might keep you from getting the most out of your investment. The powdery white stuff...

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A Brief History of Window Shutters

Shutters, as we know them, are always placed outside of windows. It may surprise you to learn that they were originally designed for home interior purposes. Read on to learn more about the history of shutters. Tudor And Elizabethan Shutters On Tudor and Elizabethan...

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Tips for Removing Snow from Flat Roofing

As flat roofing by nature lacks incline, it makes it easy for snow to collect on top of it, rather than slide off as it would on a slanted roof. This can lead to extra weight on the roof which can negatively effect and potentially even collapse the entire structure...

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The Different Types of Vinyl Siding

Vinyl siding is an incredibly popular choice for homes across America, and there are many great reasons why. It’s affordable, beautiful, and surprisingly durable. Vinyl siding is available in a huge range of colors that can match just about any home style. Here are...

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How to Protect Wood Siding

Whether you just moved into a home outfitted with beautiful rich wood siding or just had perfect new wood siding installed, proper maintenance and protection will go a long way towards making it last a long time. To avoid costly repairs and replacement down the road,...

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Will You Need a New Roof After Winter?

A roof is the first line of defense in protecting your home from the elements. And no season is harder on your roof than the winter. Winter precipitation can create many problems that may result in the need for a new roof after the season. Here are some of the signs...

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