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...

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...

Winter Roof Inspections for Maryland Businesses: What to Expect and Why They Matter

Winter exposes roof defects that otherwise would remain concealed throughout the remainder of the year due to temperature and moisture differences, especially during the summer.  By the time spring arrives, a small problem will likely become a large issue (a leak,...

Avoiding Common Roofing Mistakes

Avoiding common roofing mistakes is an important step in the roofing process. In this blog we’ll discuss some common roofing mistakes and how best to avoid them. There are four common mistakes that we will cover: a DIY roofing project, failure to get an estimate or...

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Hinders or Helps? Snow and Solar Shingles

Having solar shingles installed as part of your roofing system is a great way to cut down on energy costs and reduce pollution. But this time of year there’s one big barrier that might keep you from getting the most out of your investment. The powdery white stuff...

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Tips for Removing Snow from Flat Roofing

As flat roofing by nature lacks incline, it makes it easy for snow to collect on top of it, rather than slide off as it would on a slanted roof. This can lead to extra weight on the roof which can negatively effect and potentially even collapse the entire structure...

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Will You Need a New Roof After Winter?

A roof is the first line of defense in protecting your home from the elements. And no season is harder on your roof than the winter. Winter precipitation can create many problems that may result in the need for a new roof after the season. Here are some of the signs...

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Make Your Home Environmentally Friendly with EcoStar

Very often on this blog, we bring up the importance of energy efficiency, and offer up some ways to increase your home’s energy efficiency. Having an energy efficient home is great for your wallet, and is great for the environment. If you’re concerned about the...

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