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Addressing a Leaking Skylight
Skylights are a fantastic way to bring additional natural light into your home. However, as your skylight gets older, your skylight may begin to bring unwanted things into your home as well. Not...
How To Choose The Best Shingle Color For Your Roof
How To Choose The Best Shingle Color For Your Roof Asphalt shingles are the most popular type of roofing shingles used on roofs in Maryland. One of the biggest reasons that they are so popular is...
Most Common Roof Leaks
Most Common Roof Leaks Having water burst through your ceiling is that nightmare scenario that no homeowner wants to face. Unfortunately, that nightmare scenario is pretty common, so it’s important...
The Dangers of Ice Dams To Your Roof
The Dangers of Ice Dams To Your Roof Ice dams are sheets of ice that can form at the edge of your roof and cause serious damage to your roof. Ice dams are most commonly caused by snow storms during...
The Different Types of Asphalt Shingles
When you’re in the market for a new asphalt roof in Maryland, you are going to hear three different options for shingles from contractors: 3-tab, dimensional, and luxury asphalt shingles. But what...
Attic Ventilation for Your New Roof
Proper Attic Ventilation for Your New Roof: Attic ventilation plays a critical role in the health of your new roof system. A poorly ventilated attic can not only shorten the lifespan of your new...
Replacing Skylights During Roof Replacement: What’s The Point?
Replacing Skylights during a roof replacement: What’s the point? If your home has skylights, one of the ways roofers will cut down the price is eliminate the replacement of skylights. While you may...
Plank Roof Decking: Is It Time To Replace Yours?
Plank Roof Decking: Is It Time To Replace Yours? Often, when we go out to someone’s home to give them an estimate to replace their roof, we inspect the roof decking. We check for rotten wood, signs...
How Long Does A Metal Roof Last in Maryland?
One of the more attractive alternatives to asphalt shingles in recent years has been metal roofing. Perhaps you’re a homeowner looking for a roof replacement and want to take this opportunity to...
What is Roof Decking?
What Is Roof Decking? There are many different elements that make up a roof. While it may seem that shingles are the most important part of your roof, there is actually another piece of the puzzle...
How long does vinyl siding last
Today’s vinyl siding is incredibly durable: on average, with quality materials and an experienced contractor to install it, vinyl siding can last 60 years or more. With proper maintenance, vinyl...
Why are my windows hard to open and close?
Opening windows are a popular choice for many families, especially when the weather is nice outside. When your windows are hard to open or close, it can be extremely frustrating. There are a number...
How to Find a Leak in a Metal Roof
Metal roofs are consistently growing in popularity because of their durability, longevity, and energy efficiency. However, even with all of this, it doesn’t mean that they are immune to damage and...
Best type of roofs in Carroll County
Updating your existing roof allows you to add value to your home and communicate your home’s look and feel. While the framing of the roof, preparation and proper installation are always going to be...
What is Roof Flashing?
When people think about roofing, shingles often get all the credit. They look great, stand up to the weather, and they’re tough, but they are only part of the whole roofing system. The unsung hero...
Signs you need a roof replacement in Carroll County
It is hard to overstate the importance of a reliable roof. It protects you and your family from the elements. It keeps you warm at nights and is an overall haven from the outside world. This is why...
Signs You’re Falling for a Roofing Scam
Unfortunately, every year there are many homeowners who fall victim to the various roofing scams. A lot of these fraudulent companies or individuals prey on people’s fears that their homes are in...
Questions to ask a roofing company in Carroll County
Are you getting ready to sit down with a roofing company for roof replacement or repair? If so, there are always certain questions you should ask when meeting or searching for the contractor that is...