Winter is Coming

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The falling leaves and cooler weather are two subtle signs that winter is coming. You pull out your snow boots, break out the festive decor, and rake the leaves before a snowfall to ensure that your home and family are ready for winter, but one thing that needs to be prioritized is winterizing your roof.  Your roof is the barrier …

Annapolis Tornado – Roof Wind Damage

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Today a Tornado leaves widespread damage in Annapolis. Here’s an important check-list for you. This extreme wind and rain may cause significant harm to your roof. Call us today for a free estimate. Fall Roof Maintenance ChecklistThe start of a new season is the perfect time to start on your roof maintenance checklist. Ideally, your roof should be inspected twice …

Factors that Decrease Maryland Roof Lifespan

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A thorough inspection would clarify this quite quickly, provided that you have one carried after every few years or so. For those who aren’t in the habit of doing that, here are some signs: Wind storms cause the shingles to come off Buckling or curling is visible at the edges of the shingles Shingle granules fall off the roof and land …

Summer Storms

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Is Your Roof Ready? Strong summer storms are a way of life in Maryland and residents will too often blow off the news of bad weather, leaving them to panic when they realize the impact might be greater than originally predicted. That’s why it’s best to start preparing your home now, as hurricane season is in full swing. Follow these …

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Most Important Roofing Tip for the Summer

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One of the most obvious yet most commonly overlooked parts of your home is the roof. It is seen by everyone who passes by your home and the look of your roof goes a long way in boosting the curb appeal of your home! When it comes to remembering to take care of your roof, there are two really important …

Protecting Your Roof from Sun Damage

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Protecting Your Roof from Sun Damage Now that it’s summer, get ready to feel the heat! However, not many people know that the hot sun can cause a lot of damage to your existing roof. In order to keep your home protected, here are some tips on how to take care of your roof during the warm summer months. Make …

Spring Roof Tips

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Spring Roof Tips – It’s time to do a spring visual from the ground up.  Look up for roof problems: lifting or missing shingles damage drip edge buckling loose or missing flashing missing or exposed fasteners sagging or broken gutters if you see any of these it’s time to call the roof guy today!   Another Spring Roof Tip – Clean your …

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Spring is the perfect time for home improvements and replacing your roof is no exception! Signs You Need A New Roof: Curling, Cracked or Buckling Shingles Daylight Through the Roof Boards Water Stains or Active Leaks

REPLACING YOUR ROOF DURING WINTER – THE MYTHS

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There are a lot of myths about replacing your roofing during the winter – and they are just not true…. Continue reading as The Roof Guy dispels some of these myths. You can’t replace a roof in the winter. Because it’s winter you might think we closed up shop and head somewhere warm and tropical. FALSE – we continue to replace roofs throughout the …

PREPARING YOUR ROOF FOR WINTER

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PREPARING YOUR ROOF FOR WINTER Preparing your roof for the fall and winter can go a long way when it comes time for nasty weather. It’s not hard to get your home ready for the winter months, it just requires a bit of planning! The Roof Guy wants you to be sure your roof is ready for the cold months …