Are you thinking about upgrading your home's siding this fall? It may be one of the smartest financial moves you can make as a homeowner. Research shows replacing your siding with a fiber cement product, like James Hardie shingle siding, may boost your home's value by more than $17,000. This applies to homeowners replacing a
In 2019 alone, insurance claims for hail damage in the United States exceeded $10 billion. This made hail one of the costliest weather-related damages. The roof is one of the most critical components of your home. It protects your home and family from all types of weather conditions. But, over time, roofs can show signs
Gentle rainfall can seem quite benign, relaxing even. Yet even the gentlest showers can wreak havoc on a property when not correctly managed. Just an inch of rainfall will deposit approximately 13,700 gallons of water on a half-acre property! That's a lot of water to channel away from foundations, siding, and landscaping. Here is where the
You've probably thought of this nightmare scenario before. You just bought a new business in a nice part of town. You're working hard in there when suddenly the sky opens up and rain starts coming down. Suddenly, you spot a trickle of water coming from above. You have a leaky roof. A leak is
Many commercial buildings in the Maryland area have flat roofs due to the many benefits they offer. Although flat roofs are durable, there will be a time when you need a roof replacement. So, what should you expect from this process? Maryland is home to over 600,000 small businesses. It is a great place to
According to recent research, 2023 may become the nation's most expensive severe-weather year on record. In June alone, we saw billions of dollars worth of hail damage throughout the U.S., with experts estimating that hail accounts for 60-80% of all weather damage costs each year. In other words, if you're worried about hail damage to shingles,
In the same way that every snowflake is unique, no two hail stones look the same. If you've ever endured a hailstorm, you understand its destructive power. The stones fall heavy, drowning out all noises temporarily with their violent banging. Physical damage after a hailstorm can be terrifying. Shredded foilage, dented cars, broken windows, and
Did you know that there are about 80,000 roofing contractor businesses in the United States alone? Together, they employ about 253,000 people who help keep our roofs in good condition. There is enough demand for their services for them to generate about $57 billion in revenue each year. People often have to hire roofing contractors for
The roof of a building protects its inhabitants from the elements. But what happens when the building's roof gets hit by a storm or damaged by a tree or fire? Filing a roof insurance claim as soon as possible will get you on the road to protecting your structure. Suppose your insurance company agrees to
If you want to improve your commercial building's value, natural light, energy efficiency, and more, you may want to consider investing in a skylight. Skylights are among the most popular features to add to buildings, with over 275,000 commercial units sold each year. If you want to give your building an upgrade, you may want to consider
