Attics get a bad rap. They are portrayed as a dark and scary room that people seldom visit. The attic is often shown as a dumping ground for old trinkets and boxes of junk that homeowners forget about. It gets portrayed just as that in classic movies such as The Goonies and Beetlejuice.
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Many people believe that when you become a homeowner, you have achieved one of the biggest goals a person can accomplish. Owning your own home comes with many responsibilities that a new homeowner may never have considered.
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Heavy snow occurs in the Washington DC, NOVA, and Richmond markets that Shanco serves. It doesn’t happen every winter but when it does, this guide will put homeowners' questions to rest. What happens if we get a big snow? Are Shingles Good for Snowy Climates?
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Year in and year out your chimney gets exposed to some of the most extreme weather conditions. It protrudes out of your roof and stands in the air to take on gusty winds, driving rain, sleet, and any other weather conditions that we encounter in Washington DC, NOVA, and Richmond.
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Many homeowners start to research getting a total roof replacement by looking at products. There are many different roofing materials on the market; from shingles to metal to slate, and more. One thing that homeowners have likely come across is different types of shingles.
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We all know the sound of when a hail storm has been unleashed. It sounds different from a strong storm. Hail hits your shingles, plinks off vents, and starts to fill the gutters. Hail can even be heavy enough to accumulate in your yard!
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There is no need to overthink it. Cleaning James Hardie siding is easy. Not only is it tough and sturdy siding for your home, but cleaning it is a breeze. In this blog post, Shanco will show you how to clean your siding without damaging your home’s exterior.
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Your attic is more than a place to stash holiday decorations. It’s a critical component of your roof system that should allow cold air to flow in and warm air to exit the attic. Why Does My Attic Need to Be Ventilated? Your attic needs to have ventilation due to heat and humid air build-up.
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To many people, the fall means changing leaves, pumpkin spice, and fall window maintenance. Ok, not everyone thinks about home exteriors but the team at Shanco is here to help get your home ready for the onset of winter. How Do I Complete Fall Window Maintenance?
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When you need a roof replacement on your home or business, the contractor may recommend an ice and water shield too. If you haven’t replaced your roof before, you might not know much about this part of the roofing system.
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