Your home’s gutter system plays a very important role. With the help of a shallow trough secured beneath the roof’s edge, rainwater is channeled off of the roof and away from your basement and foundation. Without a well-functioning gutter system, you risk water damage, soil erosion, and a breakdown of your home’s structural integrity. Unfortunately, gutters can easily become clogged … Read More
Start Your Roof with a Clean Slate
Replacing your roof is not nearly as sexy of a home improvement project as remodeling a bathroom or renovating your kitchen. But just because it’s time to replace those worn out asphalt shingles doesn’t mean you are stuck with spending thousands of dollars on a project that won’t change the curb appeal of your home. Why not invest in a … Read More
French Drain Pipe – Why you should install one!
A French drain is designed to direct all of the rain that’s collected in your gutters under the ground so it can be funneled away from your home. It helps to drain all of the water away from your home so it doesn’t collect and cause damage. If you are searching for a way to keep the harmful effects of … Read More
Aluminum Siding Vs. Vinyl Siding
Last month, we here at Crown Remodeling put vinyl siding up against cement siding for a side-by-side comparison. This month, we’re taking a look at two popular exterior materials: vinyl siding and aluminum siding. Vinyl Siding There’s a reason why vinyl siding is so popular as an exterior housing material. Like we pointed out in our previous article, vinyl is a great … Read More
A Side by Side: Vinyl and Cement Siding
When it comes to remodeling your home for energy efficiency and convenience, there is no improvement project quite like adding siding. Durable, efficient and low maintenance, adding siding to your home can increase your property value and help you avoid having to paint the exterior every few years. But when it comes to choosing the type of siding that is … Read More
The Earth May Not Be Flat But Your Roof Can Be!
Nothing caps off a mid-century modern home or historic brownstone quite like a flat roof. Likewise, flat roofs have long been the darling of commercial builders who prefer to house HVAC systems on the roofs of storefronts and strip malls around the Baltimore area. What is a flat roof? The answer may seem obvious, but defining a flat roof is … Read More
If a Roof was a Superhero, it Would Be Made of Steel!
Look, up in the sky! It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s a steel roof? Actually, if there was ever a superhero version of a roof, this would be it. Strong, virtually indestructible, and requiring very little maintenance, your steel roof can protect your home or commercial building for centuries without so much as a second thought. Steel Roof Styles … Read More
EPDM: Wellies (Rain Boots) For Your Roof
The most important characteristic of any roof is that it is weatherproof. Regardless of the materials used in a roof replacement, the most important function your roof has is keeping the contents of your building dry. That is why Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer (EPDM) is the rubber roof of choice for all Crown Remodeling rubber roofing installation. But… What is … Read More
The Complete Buyers Guide to Asphalt Roof Shingles
When it comes to purchasing a new roof, there are more options than you can imagine. From slate to tile, metal to wood, the variety of roofing materials out there can make your head spin. Asphalt shingles remain the most popular choice for roofs throughout the Baltimore area. Even so, choosing to have a new roof installed from asphalt shingles … Read More
When is a Pitch Not a Pitch? (Roof Pitch)
If you are a sports fan, the first thing when you hear the term “pitch” has nothing to do with your roof. Your roof pitch can determine the type of roof on your home, the amount of rain gutter you need and whether a heating cable is necessary to protect your home from ice in the winter. If you’re in … Read More