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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...

How Poor Attic Ventilation Affects Your Roof During Cooler Months

As fall sets in and the temperatures drop, most homeowners start thinking about insulation and heating, but not the attic. That space above your ceiling quietly influences your roof’s health more than you might realize, especially when cold weather rolls in. Poor...

The Hidden Costs of Delaying Roof Repairs Before Winter

A lot of homeowners think, “Oh, that little roof issue can wait until spring.”  But here’s the thing: it can’t. Let’s be honest: who wants to deal with roof repairs when the holidays are around the corner? But ignoring it now means paying for it later, big time. The...

How to Ensure Different Types of Roofing Last Longer

What type of roofing does your home have? No matter what type of roofing your home has, you have to take good care of it. The proper preventative maintenance can help ensure that your roof will last longer. Read on to find out what you can learn about each roof type...

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3 Signs Your Home Has Sustained Siding Damage

Your home’s siding is one of the most vital parts of its exterior. When you have good, strong siding, it will last for years and can keep out moisture and other sources of water infiltration. Also, you won’t need to shoulder the burden of replacing your home’s siding,...

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Get Your Gutters and Downspouts Ready For Fall

As Labor Day approaches, it signals the end of the summer. The fall season doesn’t officially start for another three weeks, so there’s still plenty of time to prepare your home’s exterior. Get your gutters and downspouts ready for fall with our helpful guide!   Clean...

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How to Stay Safe While Conducting Roof Repairs

As the summer starts to wind down, you might find that your home is need of roof repairs. Prepare your home for a long fall season of wind and rain and keep those leaks out of your house. While you might feel confident enough to perform these repairs, you should...

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Investigating 3 Myths About Hail Damage

Hail damage can devastate your roof, but how much hail damage does there need to be before you can consider repairing or replacing your roof? After we investigate some common myths about hail damage, we’ll give you some advice about determining the amount of damage...

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Make the Best of Summer Roofing Work

Even as the summer begins to wind down, there’s still time to get some work done your roof. During the summer, it’s far safer to perform some maintenance or install some updates on your roof. You’ve got the advantages of stronger sunlight, dry weather, longer days,...

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