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Winter Roofing Tips
Can You Get Roof Installation in Winter? A Maine Roofing GuideWhen the cold winds of Maine's winter start to blow, many homeowners find themselves wondering if roof installation is feasible during this chilly season. Contrary to popular belief, roof installation in...
Raising the Roof on Quality and Care: Signs It’s Time for a New Roof in Maine
Your home isn’t just a building. It’s where memories are made, families gather, and you feel safe. And your roof? It’s your home’s silent guardian. But even the strongest roofs need care. If you live in Portland, Falmouth, Brunswick, or Auburn, recognizing the signs...
Need a New Roof? Here’s Why This Is the Perfect Time for a Roof Replacement in Maine
Maine is a beautiful state with many things to see and visit, but like any other area, it has weather challenges that you must consider when planning roof replacement. The weather in Maine is known for its cold, snowy winters and mild summers, and these conditions can...
Handling Storm Damage Part 1: Avoiding Storm Chasers
In times of distress it’s hard to think straight and you often become a vulnerable target for opportunities. Think about accident scenes and tow-truck drivers appearing out of nowhere. The situation is much the same in the after-effects of a damaging storm. Storm...
Preparing for Your Roof Repair Project: Useful Tips Part 2
Replacing your home’s roof is no small project; it could very well be one of the biggest undertakings you embark on for your home. Naturally, then it will take some thorough preparation in and around the home before the roofing project commences. Summit Exteriors has...
DIY vs. Professional Roof Repair: Which Makes More Sense?
On paper, roofing looks so simple that anyone could do it. All you need to get it done is time, patience, and a can-do attitude, but should you do it yourself? While anyone can read a book and follow Internet instructions on how to repair or re-shingle a roof, the...
Four Ways to Keep Your Roof Replacement Project on Budget
Replacing your roof will be expensive. It’s a big job that requires extensive planning, third-party financing, and skilled professional contractors to finish. Be aware that costs can spiral out of control if you’re not careful. How do you make sure that spiraling...
Thunderstorm Hit Hard: Trees Fell on Roofs
Maine is no stranger to extreme weather swings. We have howling snows and cold in winter, and wicked storms in summer. Unpredictable weather is one of the constants in the life of Maine residents. The powerful storms that ran through Maine in July 2018 caused damage...
Roofing Materials for Popular Brunswick Home Styles
Maine weather is tough. We get brutal cold with huge drifts of snow through our winters, and summer brings heat, humidity, and rain. Your roof needs to handle a lot of different weather conditions, so you’ll want to make sure your roofing is ready for all seasons....
Preparing for Your Roof Repair Project: Useful Tips
You’re ready to get your new roofing project started—but are you? You’ve hired your contractor, settled on a budget, picked out your new shingles, and it’s finally time to get to work, but what do you need to do before the contracting trucks show up and settle in to...