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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

Maine and New England are known for colonial- and Cape Cod-style houses. Because of New England's traditional homes' quaint style, fierce weather can wreak havoc on roofs, siding, and soffits, but what are the most common roofing styles on homes in Brunswick these...

Summer winds and rains in Brunswick can bring a lot of problems for your roof. Strong winds from summer storms blow off shingles or damage gutters, and summer rains can start or intensify persistent leaking. However, there are other things to look for that may cause...

As one of the premier roofing contractors in Brunswick, we get many questions from prospective customers. Our goal is to answer as many of the most common questions as we can in this article. If you don’t see the answer to your question here, call us and speak with...