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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...

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...

4 Reasons Why Your Gutters Are Sagging

One of the best ways to protect your home from water damage this fall is to install new gutters. After all, your old gutters can start to wear out and you might not notice anything wrong until it is already too late. Before your gutters completely fail, they’ll start...

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3 Reasons Why You Should Get New Siding

It’s much easier to tell when you need new windows. However, that doesn’t mean the siding on your home doesn’t need to be replaced from time to time. Here are a few good reasons why you need to think about siding replacement as October turns to November and winter is...

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Do You Need to Worry About Your Roof Shrinking?

Although roof repairs, preventative maintenance, and total replacement are perfectly normal, most homeowners are probably unaware that their roof can shrink as well. Here is some more information about what that is so you can make the best decision for the safety and...

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The Dangers of Tree Branches Near Your Roof

Having trees around your property can greatly improve your curb appeal. Homes and businesses alike can benefit from having trees close to the roof. The problem is that the tree branches need to be trimmed back, especially when they get too close for comfort. Here are...

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4 Reasons You Could Need Roof Repair This Fall

Just because the weather is calm, it doesn’t mean something hasn’t happened to your roof. Even if your home now has a newly-replaced roof, here are some reasons you might need roof repair already. The Weather As long as the weather is mild, you shouldn’t see any...

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Tips for Painting Your Vinyl Siding

One of the many tasks you will try to accomplish this fall involves painting your vinyl siding. However, you might not always be sure how to do it. Luckily, we have some tips for you to follow. Here’s what you can do. What You Should Know Before you can get started,...

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