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Gutter Overflow in August: Why Late-Summer Thunderstorms Overwhelm Unmaintained Gutters

Spring gutter problems and August gutter problems aren't quite the same. In spring, most homeowners are dealing with what winter left behind and getting ready for spring rains. By August, gutters have had plenty of time to collect seed pods, twigs, pollen, and other...

How Roof Design and Slope Affect Long-Term Performance in Maryland Homes

When most homeowners think of a roof, they think of shingles, it’s color, style, and possibly warranty. But after decades of working on homes in Maryland, Topper knows the style of your roof is just as important as the material on your roof. The roof’s slopes,...

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...

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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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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