You’re probably at least somewhat aware of the important role your gutters play in protecting your home. Rain gets safely drawn off of the roof and is then deposited somewhere away from your windows, siding, and foundation. But what about gutter guards? Are they just a simple convenience, or is so...
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Home siding plays a very big part in keeping your structure secure and protected against water, wind, and even worse. So, of course, when things go wrong with your Maryland siding you want to ensure you get it handled as soon as possible! But do you need siding replacement or will siding repair get...
Read MoreAs a leading and trusted siding contractor in the Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC areas, we tend to get a lot of questions from homeowners and clients. Mostly, people are asking us to clarify what we're explaining to them. Siding terminology can be a bit of a nightmare to navigate, even for p...
Read MoreIf you recently moved or finished up a home inspection, you’ve got a lot on your plate. That being said, we know it can be hard to devote attention or time to building a list of needed repairs. Want the input of a team of certified home service specialists? If so, you’ve come to the right home impro...
Read MoreWhen roof damage occurs, it can often be hard to decide whether you should call for a repair service or a replacement. What do you do? Well, you can (and should) do two things: you should learn the basics of knowing the difference and you should consult a trusted roofing contractor. At Shanco Comp...
Read MoreHomeowners seeking to improve home value or overall aesthetics have plenty of options from which to choose. But of all of the available choices, skylights are making a surprising show of popularity. Are you interested in adding skylights to your home, but aren’t quite convinced that the investment i...
Read MoreAs part of our ongoing efforts to support our community, we are very excited to announce our sponsorship of the 2017 Beards, Beers & Brats Festival on October 14th. While you may know us for our residential and commercial roofing, siding, window, door, and gutter services throughout Washington,...
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Are you wondering when to replace cedar shake roofing? We're happy to answer! A cedar shake roof is outright one of the most visually appealing and durable roofing types out there. But while they’re built to last, they’re not built to last forever . Nothing really is! If your cedar shake roofing lo...
Read MoreWe get a fair amount of rain and moisture in Gaithersburg, which means rust buildup on unprotected metals. You can generally expect about twenty solid years of faithful service from your current gutters, if you keep them properly maintained.
Read MoreYou may assume that gutters are a fairly recent technology. Something that maybe sprung up in the industrial revolution, or when urban development needed a way to prevent puddles of water in the streets. But what if we told you they’ve been around in one form or another for nearly 5,000 years?
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