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What to Do If a Summer Storm Damages Your Roof: A Step-by-Step Guide for Maryland Homeowners

Storms in summer can be very unpredictable in Maryland. What seems like an average day can turn into one with a lot of rain, wind, hail, and branches dropping at any minute. When that happens, your roof will most likely be your first line of protection. It is easy to...

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 Winter Weather Worsens Existing Roof Damage (and Why You Shouldn’t Wait)

Winter has a knack of making small roof issues become big ones. A loose shingle, a small crack in the flashing, or an area you were going to “keep an eye on” can be very different once the temperatures turn cold. Cold air, snow, and ice don’t just sit on top of your...

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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Soffit, Fascia and Frieze: The Underdogs

Roofs are complex systems that provide a major services for us and our houses. Usually, on this blog we focus on the major aspects of a roof and siding, like solar shingles, asphalt shingles, metal roofs, and the like. There are some aspects of your roof that don’t...

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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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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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