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Preparing Your Chimney and Roof Flashing for Heating Season

If your home has a chimney, plumbing vent, or another opening through the roof, fall is a good time to check those areas. Because when you start running the heat regularly this season, the last thing you want to find is a water stain that was not there a few weeks...

Ice Dams in Maryland Roofs: What They Are and How to Prevent Them

Maryland winters have a knack for keeping homeowners on their toes. This year, we have seen a winter storm that brought a lot of heavy snow, ice/sleet, and extreme temperature drops, which many homeowners aren’t accustomed to. One day it’s warm, and the next day we’re...

How Winter Weather Worsens Existing Roof Damage (and Why You Shouldn’t Wait)

Winter has a knack of making small roof issues become big ones. A loose shingle, a small crack in the flashing, or an area you were going to “keep an eye on” can be very different once the temperatures turn cold. Cold air, snow, and ice don’t just sit on top of your...

How to Prep Your Gutters for Fall

Fall is just about here and before you know it the leaves will be raining down on your home. If your gutter is already dirty and filled with debris you’re running the risk of seriously damaging your gutter system once the first fall storm comes in. Take care of that...

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Soffit, Fascia and Frieze: The Underdogs

Roofs are complex systems that provide a major services for us and our houses. Usually, on this blog we focus on the major aspects of a roof and siding, like solar shingles, asphalt shingles, metal roofs, and the like. There are some aspects of your roof that don’t...

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Comparing the Different Kinds of Gutters

The world of gutters is wider than you think. There are different styles, colors, widths and weights to consider when deciding on gutters for your home. A gutter installation company will be able to help you figure out what will work best with your home, but a little...

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Common Roof Shingle Problems You Can Fix Yourself

  Usually on this blog we focus on ways to help you avoid damage to your roof, no matter if you have a metal roof, a cedar roof, or are worried about tree damage. This week, however, we are going to discuss two simple repairs you can make to asphalt shingles....

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Tips for Maintaining Your Metal Roof

If you have a metal roof the first thing we need to do is congratulate you recognizing the benefits of this type of roofing system. But now that you have a metal roof, you’re probably wondering how to keep it strong and looking its best. We have a few tips you should...

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