Roofing

Freeze-Thaw Cycles in Maryland: The Silent Roof Damage You Don’t See

Freeze-thaw cycles in Maryland can quietly damage your roof over time. When temperatures fluctuate between above and below freezing, often within the same day, snow and ice melt, allowing moisture to penetrate into small openings between shingles and flashing. When...

Shingle Roof vs. Metal Roof: Which is Right for Your Maryland Home?

Maryland homeowners know the struggle: scorching summers, heavy rain, the occasional snowstorm, and everything in between. As a trusted Frederick roofing company, we know that the choice between a metal roof or shingle roof is important because your roof isn't just a...

How Maryland Weather Affects Your Roof: What Homeowners Should Know

Frederick, Maryland residents know that the area's unpredictable weather conditions don't give the roof much break. Hot summers and freezing winters take their toll on our roofs year-round. Knowing how seasons, humidity, and storms influence roof longevity will enable...

4 Reasons You Need New Gutters

It’s no secret that gutters are hugely important in whisking water away from your property during a rainstorm. With all the rain that we’ve endured in the past few weeks and more spring showers and summer storms sure to come, we want to make sure that your home isn’t...

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Watch Out for Tree Roof Damage

Last week on our blog we celebrated Earth Day, and this week we have another cause for celebration. This coming Friday is Arbor Day, a day to plant a tree, hug a tree, or at least give trees a little extra thought than you normally do. As much as we at Topper love...

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Celebrating Earth Day with Solar Shingles

Earth Day is more than just a single day — April 22, 2016. It’s bigger than attending a rally and taking a stand. This Earth Day and beyond, let’s make big stuff happen. Let’s plant 7.8 billion trees for the Earth. Let’s divest from fossil fuels and make cities 100%...

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News Flash: The Importance of Roof Flashing

Your roof is like a helmet for your home, protecting you from everything outside. When it comes to making sure that your roof is perfectly sealed and your home is safe from the elements, roof flashing is the glue that holds the whole operation together. It’s...

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Durable Roofing with Duradek

  "What's in a name? That which we call a rose By any other name would smell as sweet." -Romeo and Juliet, William Shakespeare Similarly, Duradek by any other name would be just as strong, durable, and slip-resistant by any other name. But unlike with a rose,...

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Don’t Fall Flat with Flat Roofing

Look around your neighborhood and you’ll likely see a bunch of sloped, pointy roofs. But look around a commercial area full of big buildings and warehouses, and you’ll more likely notice lots of flat roofs. Whether the goal is to make the roof a functional space for...

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Tips for Financing Home Construction: A New Roof

Has the cost of a new roof caused you to hesitate at getting started with your roofing project? Need a solution but can’t decide whether to dip into savings or wait a month or two for tax returns? We have good news: there are easier ways to do it without stress and...

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