roof damage

Ice Dams in Maryland Roofs: What They Are and How to Prevent Them

Maryland winters have a knack for keeping homeowners on their toes. This year, we have seen a winter storm that brought a lot of heavy snow, ice/sleet, and extreme temperature drops, which many homeowners aren’t accustomed to. One day it’s warm, and the next day we’re...

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...

Commercial Roofing Lifecycles: What Hagerstown & Frederick Businesses Should Know

If you own or manage a building in Hagerstown or Frederick, you probably know the roof is one of those things that matters every day but rarely gets your attention until something goes wrong. And when it does, it's never at a convenient time. A small leak during a...

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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