Roofing

How Fall Temperature Swings Cause Roofing Material Expansion and Contraction

Fall in Maryland can bring warm afternoons and cool evenings within the same day. Those temperature changes affect your roof, too. How fall temperature swings cause roofing material expansion and contraction is straightforward. Due to temperature changes, the roofing...

How Roof Design and Slope Affect Long-Term Performance in Maryland Homes

When most homeowners think of a roof, they think of shingles, it’s color, style, and possibly warranty. But after decades of working on homes in Maryland, Topper knows the style of your roof is just as important as the material on your roof. The roof’s slopes,...

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...

Debunking 4 Myths About Roofing

Halloween season is always one rife with scary stories that may or may not be true. But all stories, myth or not, have some kernel of truth in them. Even so, you might erroneously believe some of these roofing myths. Let’s take a closer look and debunk them, finding...

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The Vital Value of Annual Roof Maintenance

Howling winds, pounding rains, damaging hurricanes, and blinding blizzards are just some of the different weather patterns we expect every year as the seasons change and time passes. When was the last time you had your roof inspected or worked on? Roof maintenance for...

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6 Signs That It’s Time for a New Roof This Fall

How does your roof look? Now that October is here and fall should be in full swing, you might need to repair your roof. However, sometimes even roof repairs aren’t enough to save it. How can you tell if your roof has outworn its life expectancy? After all, it might...

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Soffits and Fascias for Your Home

Are you redoing your roof before the weather cools down? If so, are you a DIY enthusiast, or a homeowner who would prefer professional expertise for this task? These are important questions to answer. Whether you are attempting to fix up your roof by yourself or have...

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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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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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