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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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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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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Trees enhance the natural beauty around your home and neighborhood. Gaithersburg has many beautiful native trees that shed their leaves and acorns in the fall. They provide shade and when autumn hits, yard clean-up begins.
Read MoreYour roof is one of the most important elements of your Maryland home.
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Homeowners are tasked with checking the exterior and interior of their home to make sure that their roof is performing as it should. One visible way of determining roof health is looking at your gutters. You may ask what your gutters have to do with the health of your shingles?
Read MoreRoof sheathing has another common name, roof decking. Your sheathing is the foundation of your roof system. The sheathing is nailed directly to rafters, trusses, or roofing joists to shield them from the elements. Additionally, your sheathing acts as the foundation of your roofing system.
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Spring showers are innocent enough until they uncover winter damage in the form of a chimney leak. Chimney leaks are a common occurrence, but it does not make them an enjoyable experience. Your chimney is exposed to ice, cold, heat, and rain, 365 days a year.
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