roof damage

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...

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,...

Homeowner Insurance and New Roofing

Leaks, cracks, and broken shingles can ruin the integrity of your roof long before you know any problems are there. Homeowner insurance is supposed to help defray the costs of many disasters that can befall your home, but what happens when you need new roofing? When...

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4 Causes of Roof Damage

Roof damage is hard to understand. This is a troublesome problem for many building owners, property managers, and the roofing contractors they employ to diagnose and fix any issues. But prevention and repair of roof leaks aren't always so straightforward. Here are...

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How to Know Your Roof Has Suffered Water Damage

Whether your residential or commercial roof needs to be repaired, the first question to answer is “what type of roof damage do I have?” Start 2018 by making sure your roof is in the best possible condition. Here are five ways to identify water damage to your roof....

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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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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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Finding, Fixing, and Fending Off Roof Leaks

With all of this snow melting (finally!), and the upcoming rainy season that we have to look forward to on the other side of this nastiness they call winter, there’s a lot of...wet...going on outside. We thought it would be pertinent to use this time, and our...

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