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 Attic Insulation and Ventilation Pairing Extend Roof Life

If you’ve lived through a few Maryland summers and winters, you already know how quickly our weather swings from humid and sticky to icy and bitter. What many homeowners don’t realize is how much those temperature extremes stress the space right above their heads, the...

How to Navigate Your Homeowner’s Insurance for Roof Damage in Maryland

Strong storms are part of life in Maryland. From the heavy summer downpours to winter wind and ice, your roof takes a beating. And when damage happens, dealing with your homeowner’s insurance can be just about as stressful as the storm itself. The good news is that...

What is Vinyl Membrane Roofing?

Have you ever been on a roof-top deck and noticed the floor? Nice and even in a color that matches the house perfectly? Chances are you were admiring a vinyl membrane roofing system, mostly like one from Duradek. This type of roofing has been around since the...

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Solar Shingles or Solar Panels?

Many homeowners look at solar energy as a great way to make their home more energy efficient and lower their energy bill. Everyone recognizes a solar panel, those hulking mirrors sitting on the roof are hard to miss. But solar panels aren’t your only option for making...

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Why Have a Skylight Installed?

Summer officially started this week, and with it comes hot and sunny weather. Soon you’ll find yourself running inside to get out of the heat and into that nice cool air conditioning. But summer can’t last forever, and once the leaves turn and the weather starts to...

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Cedar Roof Maintenance Basics

A cedar roof is the ultimate in rustic beauty. The real wood shingles are cut from solid wood, so each has a distinct characteristic not possible in mass produced synthetic roofing materials. If a cedar roof is installed properly by a knowledgeable company and...

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3 Advantages of a Metal Roof

Is your business or home in need of  a new roof? If so you should seriously consider going the metal roof route. A metal roof gives a unique and distinct look to your building, and is the most durable and environmentally friendly option out there. If you really want...

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3 Signs You May Need a New Roof

There are few things more important than to have a roof over your head. One of those more important things is that your roof is in good shape to properly protect you and your family. This summer is bound to bring plenty of heavy storms and intense heat, neither of...

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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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