When buying a pre-owned home, there’s a good chance the roof is more than a few years old. Some fading and weathering are natural parts of the aging process for a roof, so you don’t necessarily need to worry about a roof that looks its age. You should know what roof damage looks like, though, [...]
Ask around, and you’ll hear a variety of opinions about the right temperature or time of year for roof replacement. Warnings generally apply to asphalt shingles, which can crack in freezing temperatures or get very soft in hot weather. If you have the freedom to schedule your roof replacement far in advance, here are some [...]
Yes, you can absolutely have your roof repaired during the winter months. Many times, damage to your roof is not something that can wait to be repaired, so you need to act fast no matter what time of year it happens to be. When living in a colder climate, like Baltimore, you may be concerned [...]
When learning about metal roofing, you may have even asked yourself the question “Will metal roofs rust?” That is a very good question because oftentimes we assume that anything made from metal will rust over time. In reality though, metal roofs are actually known for their longevity and mildew-resistant properties so they are not inclined [...]
The transitional seasons of fall and spring are very comfortable throughout most of the Midwest, but the Northeast experiences very hot, humid summers and cold, snowy winters. Temperatures in the spring are usually warm with breezy, often rainy weather, and the fall brings cool and comfortable weather from mid-October through early December. One of the [...]
Asphalt Shingles While roofing trends have come and gone through the years, one roofing method has always remained. Asphalt shingles continue to be trendy because of their affordability, flexibility, and reliability. This means if you are looking for the most sought-after roof you cannot go wrong with asphalt shingles. Asphalt shingles are by far the [...]
Do you hate how your roof line looks and have though about changing your roof’s pitch? For those who haven't or don't know what a roof pitch is, it is the slant of a roof, or how steep a roof’s slope is. Your roof pitch is determined by ridges, walls and rafters inside the roof. [...]
The summer days have finally started to cool off. Fall is a very magical season, and it’s the time of year when we should button up our homes as well as our jackets. Between now and the first freeze of winter, there are some things you can do to prepare your roof for the harsh [...]
Pressure-treated lumber tends to be the most common material for the lower structural part of the deck. Although code requirements may determine lower decking materials, there are several options available for the top deck. One way to renovate a deck is to remove old deck materials from an existing deck and replace them. This method [...]
Your roof is the first line of defense against the elements, and a roof that’s in bad shape not only offers poor protection, it can end up becoming a danger to your home and to your family. When your roof is in bad shape you have two options: repair the shingles or replace the whole [...]
