Among your DIY neighborhood friends, there is one question that consistently receives a lot of mixed answers: “Should I powerwash my roof?” Responses to this question range from “Absolutely not! What are you thinking?!” to “Sure, if you keep the pressure low, what harm can it do? I do it all the time!” But what […]
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4 Ways to prep your roof for Spring
What’s that in the forecast? 60 degree days all week? The influx of warm weather, even if it may be temporary, is always the first sign that we need to get spring roofing prep on our minds. Not only is today the lunar new year in which many cultures around the world throw out or […]
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How to Get Woodpeckers Away From Your Roof & Siding
While most birds fly south for the winter, some choose to say in Virginia due to the commonwealth’s temperate (and ever unpredictable) weather pattern. This is why on a sunny January morning, you could hear lively woodland creatures rapping on your roof. A woodpecker that isn’t looking for a mate is out in the wild […]
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DIY Roofing Tips… and When You Should Call a Pro
You don’t have to be a homeowner for long until you notice that parts of your home start to need upkeep and repairs. Your roof is no exception, as it takes on the brunt of the outdoor elements. Sometimes, due to personal interests or the desire to save some money, homeowners desire to take on […]
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How Snow Impacts Your Roof
Did you ever wonder if a large winter storm can affect the integrity of your roof, especially when the inches of snow keep piling up? We just had a relatively big storm sweep through Northern Virginia, leaving snow packed on cars and your roof. Just how much of an impact does snow have on your […]
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