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ROOF ENEMIES

Posted on July 22, 2014 by Betsy Pond

Roofs in our area have certainly met – and continue to meet — lots of enemies over the last 18 months. Since we are in the middle of scorching sun and severe and sudden rainstorms, I am listing what some of these enemies are and how they affect your roofing system, the most important part

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INDOOR MOLD – THE BASICS

Posted on July 15, 2014 by Betsy Pond

Whether you know it or not, all homes have mold. Its presence is not always immediately known, but it is there and needs to be taken seriously. It can affect your family’s health, as well as damage your home. Here’s an overview: Mold loves dampness: bathrooms, basements, kitchens, attics, and even places where you may

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SO YOU NEED A NEW ROOF…

Posted on July 11, 2014 by Betsy Pond

…and you are daunted by the process. First, buying a new roof is not impulse buying. It is not even close to being a “happy” buy. It is an unpleasant surprise and a bit scary. It is an expense you did not budget in, and you have no idea what this is going to cost.

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AVOIDING CONTRACTOR RIP-OFFS

Posted on June 12, 2014 by Betsy Pond

As a result of the treacherous weather we continue to be pounded with, many homeowners are facing roofing and/or other exterior damage to their home. Reputable contractors have been flooded with calls, and probably have a substantial wait period before they can get the work done for you. Wait for the known area professionals: there

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PROCRASTINATION + RAIN DELUGE = NIGHTMARE

Posted on May 9, 2014 by Betsy Pond

I am pretty sure that there are homeowners out there who have procrastinated about tending to exterior issues. Hopefully the exterior of your home (roof, windows, siding) made it through the recent storms without a hitch. Quite often homeowners are reluctant to get on top of repairs or replacements because, among other reasons, it’s no

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WINDOW REPLACEMENTS: ALL OR A FEW AT A TIME

Posted on April 11, 2014 by Betsy Pond

If your windows have ceased to do what they are supposed to do (keep you warm and protect your home from rain, wind and storms), take a walk around your house and decide whether your windows need to go. Do your windows enhance your home? What about the noise level? Can you sit and relax

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THE ROOFING CONTRACT: GET EVERYTHING IN WRITING

Posted on March 24, 2014 by Betsy Pond

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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What 50 Years in Business Means To Me

Posted on March 18, 2014 by Betsy Pond

2014 marks the 50th anniversary of Pond Roofing and Exteriors. For the last half century, we have been a company committed to providing quality service to the residents of North Virginia. I celebrate the existence of this company, I celebrate its reputation, I celebrate the staff that makes it work like clock work, but most

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ICE DAMS 101

Posted on January 24, 2014 by Betsy Pond

While Icicles look somewhat magical and remind us that winter has arrived, they are in fact an indication that something is wrong in that home. Usually that something is the dreaded ice dam. Let me give you a definition of an ice dam and why it occurs: An ice dam is a block of ice

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DEALING WITH FROZEN PIPES

Posted on January 16, 2014 by Betsy Pond

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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