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 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...

Roof Warranties and Winter Damage: What’s Covered and What’s Not

Winter in Maryland has a way of exposing roof problems you didn’t even know were there. A small draft turns into a stain on the ceiling. A heavy snow reveals loose shingles. And suddenly, you’re digging through paperwork and asking yourself, “Is this something my roof...

Consider Synthetic Slate Roofing for Your Home

Here at Topper Construction, we offer synthetic roofing. Generally, synthetic roofing provides a tremendous boost to home for a far lower cost than using materials such as slate or terra cotta. In this blog, we’ll review some compelling reasons you should consider...

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Maintenance Pointers for Your Tile Roof

Your tile roof is going to need periodic maintenance. Luckily, in this blog, we will provide you with some helpful pointers on how to go about completing that maintenance. Now that spring is well underway, you may want to inspect the condition of your tile roof. If...

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Potential Dangers to Your Roof

Your roof’s number one enemy is going to be Mother Nature herself. Did you know about the potential dangers to your roof? In this blog, we will cover them. Please read on to learn more about what these dangers can be and how you can prevent them or minimize the damage...

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April Showers Call for Roof Flashing

April is officially here. And with it, come the cliches about April showers. Of course, April showers call for roof flashing. In this blog we’ll take you through what roof flashing is and how it is used. Read on to learn more about this vital defense for your roof...

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An Easy Spring 2017 Home Maintenance Checklist

Spring is finally here, and it’s time to think about home maintenance. After the ravages of winter weather, or unpredictable conditions as the seasons change, it can be hard to know where to start. Luckily, we have created an easy home maintenance checklist to help...

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Watch Your Step: Steep Roofing Safety Tips

Steep roofs can be dangerous and tricky to climb onto. Once you’ve climbed up onto one, you’ll want to watch your step. In this blog, we’ll go over some steep roofing safety tips. Keep these in mind the next time you try to do-it-yourself. But as always, if you feel...

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What Are The Benefits of Metal Roofing?

What are the benefits of metal roofing? Metal roofing may not be as common as using shingles made of asphalt, but they are still a popular option. In this blog, we’ll go over some of the benefits of metal roofing. Some of the benefits include durability, variety,...

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