Working Outside this Winter? Follow these Safety Tips

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Just because cold weather moves into the area doesn’t mean you have to stay indoors until spring. Like many, you may enjoy taking on an outdoor project during the winter months. While there’s nothing wrong with this, you never want to do anything that will put your safety and well-being in jeopardy. Here are a
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How to Keep Guests Safe This Holiday Season

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Like many, you’ll have people coming in and out of your house the entire holiday season. While this can be great fun, there’s something you should remember: an accident can happen at any time. Here are just three of the many things you can do to keep guests safe this holiday season: ·      Keep the
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Practical Storm Warning Advice

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As we are heading into stormy weather, be prepared and proactive: Make sure you gutters, drains and downspouts are clear; Trim tree branches near your house and cut down surrounding dead trees; Make sure your sump pump is operational; Make sure valuables are removed from basement floors; Make sure your phone and other battery-operated devices
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THE ROOFING CONTRACT: GET EVERYTHING IN WRITING

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According to the Better Business Bureau, in 2011 it received more than 3.3 million consumer inquiries from consumers who were trying to find a reputable roofer.  While roofing was the No. 1 industry that consumers asked for Bureau guidance and referrals, other exterior improvements such as siding, windows and doors were not far behind. The
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DEALING WITH FROZEN PIPES

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Polar vortex?  Bi-polar weather?  Frozen pipes – no matter how well you think you have winterized your home, you are still susceptible to frozen pipes.  Tonight’s evening news reported that there have been over 200 calls to the fire department in Prince George’s county alone about frozen pipes.  Water is tricky because it expands as
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SNOW REMOVAL FROM ROOFS

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It’s that time of year when you need to think about what happens if we have a heavy snowstorm and snow accumulates on your roof.   We wanted to give you the following guidelines recommended by the National Roofing Contractors Association for removing snow and ice from your roof. Because of safety issues, NRCA does not
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SNOW SHOVELING SAFETY TIPS

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Shoveling snow is serious business.  Snow is a lot heavier than you think, and it is no different than other forms of physical exercise so take into consideration your health and your level of fitness.  Shoveling puts a lot of stress on the body in a short period of time.  Shoveling snow causes a quick
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CHRISTMAS LIGHT SAFETY

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Don’t flip the switch to show off your dazzling Christmas lights before you take a quick look at these safety tips that have been compiled from several official sources.  Don’t take a chance on cutting corners because you are risking damage to your family, roof and house.  It won’t take long and is so well
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NAILING SHINGLES

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With the robust winds of spring clearly upon us, we have received several inquiries from customers regarding the issue of using nails versus staples in fastening asphalt shingles on your roof.  Most manufacturers recommend against using staples to fasten asphalt shingles.   We also receive a lot of inquiries as to how many nails should be
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Checklist Following the Rain/Snow Mixture in March 2013

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This has been a relatively mild winter season in Northern Virginia. Hopefully the snow, ice and rain we experienced this week is behind us, and we can look forward to spring weather. As we give thanks for not experiencing a jumbo snowfall, get serious about evaluating how the exterior of your home held up over
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