gutter care

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...

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...

4 Reasons Why Your Gutters Are Sagging

Gutters

One of the best ways to protect your home from water damage this fall is to install new gutters. After all, your old gutters can start to wear out and you might not notice anything wrong until it is already too late. Before your gutters completely fail, they’ll start...

4 Ways to Take Care of Your Gutters This Spring

Gutters

Spring is known for how rainy it can be. If the rainstorms during the winter seemed foul, they aren’t as tempestuous as the storms of rain and wind that can happen during the spring. Even though your roof and siding may be protected, you might not be thinking about...