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Late-Summer Heat and Your Roof: Why August Is Peak Season for Shingle Blistering and UV Damage

August can be rough on a roof. After weeks of hot afternoons and strong sun, the shingles have been heating up every day and cooling down again at night. By this point in the summer, that repeated exposure can start to show, especially on an older roof. You might...

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...

How to Care for Your Home’s Roof This Spring

Roof maintenance is one of the most crucial home improvement projects, and you can’t neglect it. There are many different ways to make sure that your roof is in good condition. As spring starts to turn into summer, you’ll notice that the storms will get stronger....

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Choosing a Siding Style for Your Home

Homeowners are accustomed to seeing any siding you come across take the form of horizontal slats. But there’s more to it than that. Given how popular vinyl siding is, it stands to reason that there would be many different types to choose from, right? Here’s a look at...

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3 Reasons to Be Careful while Installing New Gutters

Some home improvement tasks are better left to the professionals. One of them is maintaining, repairing, and replacing your gutters. That’s because you’ll probably need to be standing on a ladder, and even if you have someone helping you out, you can still run into...

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How to Clean Your Vinyl Siding

When it comes to spring cleaning, you probably only focus on the inside of your house. Take the time to clean up the outside of your home as well. As durable as vinyl siding is, it needs to be cleaned. Here are some great tips on how to do it. As durable as vinyl...

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Answering Your Questions About Roof Flashing

Look up on your roof. You will probably see the roof flashing, but you might not recognize it right away. Even if you do, you might not be able to tell if there is something wrong with it. The chances are good that you’ll have more and more questions. It’s time to...

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Keep Your Home Safe with Gutters

Gutters are an important part of every home. Some homeowners don't see their value, and maybe even think they can get away with not having them at all. Other homeowners know they need them, but don't necessarily know why. The truth is that gutters are a fundamentally...

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