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Charm City Roofing Blog: Maryland Exterior Remodeling Tips & Expert Advice

Everything You Need to Know About Exterior Remodeling From The Best Exterior Remodeler in Town.

Whenever a person starts to think, “Boy, it's time to give my house a facelift. I need the best exterior remodeler I can find.”, the first step, more often than not, is for them to seek information that is relevant to their particular exterior remodeling need, whether that be a roof repleacement, siding replacement, deck replacement, or window replacements. Whatever the situation, our goal is to provide information consumers like you are seeking and to answer common exterior remodeling questions.

Charm City Roofing intends to deliver first class articles that address the matters most relevant to the people of Maryland who are searching for information regarding an exterior remodeling project. It is our hope that our knowledge will inform the consumer so they can make more informed decisions and give them the confidence to tackle any exterior remodeling project.

Do Seasons and Weather Affect Roofing Costs?

When it comes to roof replacement projects, one of the most common questions homeowners ask is whether or not the seasons and weather...

Do Seasons and Weather Affect Roofing Costs?

Published - April 19, 2023

Charm City Roofing + GAF = Baltimore’s Best Roofing Combo

As a homeowner or business owner in the Baltimore area you know the pride that we Marylanders take in our state, our city, and supporting local businesses

Charm City Roofing + GAF = Baltimore’s Best Roofing Combo

Published - March 22, 2023

Should You Replace Your Roof Before Selling Your Home?

Selling a home can prove to be a stressful process. However, ensuring that your home is in excellent condition is an essential part of preparing it for sale...

Replace Your Roof Before Selling Your Home?

Published - March 14, 2023

Working With A Local Roofing Company

Working with a local roofing company has several benefits over working with a large regional or national company...

Working With A Local Roofing Company

Published - February 23, 2023

Can You Use Flat Roof Materials on Sloped Roofs?

In roofing, and life in general, sometimes people should not do things just because they can...

Can You Use Flat Roof Materials on Sloped Roofs?

Published - January 19, 2023

What to Know About Roof Insulation

These days, it’s hard to justify spending more money on anything, let alone basic utilities. And yet, homeowners all over the country are overpaying...

What to Know About Roof Insulation

Published - September 22, 2022

The Complete Guide to Cleaning Your Roof

There are some things you clean regularly. Laundry, the dishes, and your pearly white teeth all jump to mind. Cleaning these things is a matter of habit, and...

The Complete Guide to Cleaning Your Roof

Published - September 9, 2022

Algae-Resistant Shingles

Growth is a fact of life, and it comes in all kinds of varieties. Growth in your bank account? Fantastic. Growth in your garden? Love it. Growth on your roof? Not so much...

Algae-Resistant Shingles

Published - August 11, 2022

Impact Resistant Shingles

Picture this: it’s the middle of the night, and there’s a storm raging outside your windows. Hailstones batter the windows, and faint crashes sound as lightning and loose tree branches fall from the sky...

Impact Resistant Shingles

Published - August 8, 2022

Summer Roof Care

Vacation season is coming in hot, and homeowners everywhere are dusting off their grills and turning up their air conditioners. This time of year, roofs...

Summer Roof Care

Published - July 14 , 2022

Adopt-A-Block: Baltimore Home Restoration & Donation

When you think of a community, you might picture neighbors at the park or community meetings at the library. With summer rolling in, many...

Adopt-A-Block: Baltimore Home Restoration & Donation

Published - July 7, 2022

Dealing With Roof Algae

You might think of algae as something that lives only in the rainforest or on the surface of ponds. But did you know algae could be living right above your...

Dealing With Roof Algae

Published - June 17, 2022

Roof Coatings: What they are and why you might need one

Roof Coatings begin as liquid polymers that dry and form a seal in order to keep your roof watertight. “Polymer” is a weird looking word...

Roof Coatings: What They Are, and Why You Might Need One

Published - June 9, 2022

Roof Replacement = Style Upgrade

Roof replacements can be an exciting time to deck out your home with a style upgrade. (Sometimes this can mean a literal deck!) Roof renovations...

Roof Replacement = Style Upgrade

Published - June 3, 2022

Identifying and Locating a Roof Leak

Sometimes, it’s easy to tell when you have a roof leak. Maybe your ceiling looks like someone spilled coffee on it. Maybe you noticed a strange water bubble forming...

Identifying and Locating a Roof Leak

Published - May 19, 2022

SIDING REPLACEMENT: What to Know

When it comes to keeping your home warm and dry, your roof is the superhero. Dutifully keeping rain, wind, and snow at bay, the Asphalt Defender works...

Siding Replacement: What to Know

Published - May 9, 2022

Roofing Problems To Look Out For In Spring

Homeowners everywhere are finding fresh leaks and water damage as the weather starts to warm up. There’s a good reason for this; winter storms...

Roofing Problems to Look Out for in Spring

Published - March 7, 2022

FLAT ROOF REPLACEMENT – The Whole Process

A few years ago, we put out a video that covered the entire process of a flat roof replacement. As one of our most popular services,

Flat Roof Replacement = The Whole Process

Published - March 1, 2022

Roof Ventilation: What’s Best For Your Roof?

Contrary to popular belief, roofs don’t just sit around keeping the rain out. Under the surface, there’s a whole host of components that work together...

Roof Ventilation: What's Best for Your Roof?

Published - January 31, 2022

The Ins and Outs of Winter Roof Ventilation

Winter is upon us, bringing with it freezing temperatures and, if we’re lucky, a few piles of fluffy white snow. While homeowners look forward to seasonal festivities with family and friends, they’re also acutely aware...

The Ins and Outs of Winter Roof Ventilation

Published - January 4, 2022

What You Should Know About Rooftop Decks

Who doesn’t love a rooftop deck? Imagine enjoying a private place to tan in the summer, a place to grill and watch football in the fall, or have a moonlit dinner...

What You Should Know About Rooftop Decks

Published - November 24, 2021

What is Underlayment, and How Does it Affect Your Warranty?

When you picture a roof, you’re probably not picturing underlayment. It’s not the kind of thing you notice, or even see, when you look up at the top of a house...

Underlayment, and How Does it Affect Your Warranty?

Published - November 15, 2021

Residential vs. Commercial Flat Roofs – What’s the Difference?

Residential vs. commercial flat roofs — Is there a difference between the two? Most people could probably tell you one thing right off the cuff. Something...

Residential vs Commercial Flat Roofs - What's the Difference

Published - October 14, 2021

Your Guide to Roofing Warranties

A lot of homeowners don’t take the time to familiarize themselves with their warranties. It’s understandable. We know how much there is to think about when you’re...

Your Guide to Roofing Warranties

Published - September 24, 2021

We’re Officially A GAF Master Elite Contractor!

We’ve always taken pride in the work we do. From our very first months of doing business, we knew the quality of our product would always be the most important thing. It turns out that’s a good...

We're Officially A GAF Master Elite Contractor!

Published - August 6, 2021

Skylight Installation

It’s no wonder you want a skylight. They’re amazing. A skylight can raise your energy efficiency, save on heating costs, improve ventilation, and add resale value. And that’s not even considering the...

Skylight Installation

Published - June 29, 2021

Liquid Applied Membrane – The Future of Roofing Materials?

Liquid applied membrane roofing materials are some of the quickest, strongest, and most cost-effective roofing technologies on the market...

Liquid Applied Membrane -Future of Roofing Material

Published - June 1, 2021

Special Considerations For Flat Roofs

We’re lucky to live in a world with flat roofing. As one of the most innovative roofing developments of modern times, flat roofs offer...

Special Considerations For Flat Roofs

Published - April 30, 2021

First Call to Final Project: What To Expect

We’re not romantics here at Charm City Roofing. But, we do strive to create a mutually beneficial partnership based on clear communication and respect...

First Call to Final Project: What to Expect

Published - March 31, 2021

Roof Inspection vs. Roof Estimate – What to Expect from Each

When I was five or six years old, I remember having a particularly hot summer. Parched, I saw a glass with a curiously long stem on the table...

Roof Inspection vs. Roof Estimate - What to Expect

Published - February 26, 2021

What Is The Best Time of Year to Replace A Roof?

Replacing, or even repairing your roof is a major decision as a Maryland home or business owner. Roofs are significant structures, and often...

What is the Best Time of year to Replace a Roof?

Published - January 26, 2021

Financing a Roof – Know Your Options When Paying For A New Roof

When it comes to your home, investing in an excellent roof can pay dividends down the road. The benefits include extending the life of your building, saving...

Financing Your Roof - Know Your Options

Published - December 28, 2020

Shingle and Roofing Material Shortage Follows in the Wake of COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted labor markets, pummeled supply chains, and limited the availability of products, which...

Material Shortage Follows COVID-19

Published - December 18, 2020

The Differences Between Commercial and Residential Roofing

As a GAF Master Commercial Roofing Contractor and a Certified GAF Residential Roofing Contractor we are well aware of ...

Commercial and Residential Roofing

Published - September 1, 2020

Roof Maintenance: Shingle Roofing Do’s and Don’ts

Roof maintenance is part of taking care of your home, whether you like it or not. You put time, energy, and money into maintaining your precious investment in a variety of ways...

Roof Maintenance: Do’s and Don’ts

Published - June 21, 2019

How To Prepare For a New Roof Installation

Having the roof of your home replaced can be an exciting ordeal. The winter gave you grief. You’ve had leaks, damage, and all sorts of trouble...

How To Prepare For a New Roof Installation

Published - April 17, 2019

Spring Roof Maintenance Tips

Ahhh, spring. A time we all look forward to after months of cold, dark, and wet Maryland weather. As we look forward to some better conditions on the job, we put together some spring roof maintenance tips for you! If you’re a homeowner, please give this a glance...

Spring Roof Maintenance Tips

Published - March 12, 2019

The Flat Roofs of Baltimore by Rafael Alvarez

I grew up in two worlds: the manicured lawns and cul-de-sacs of suburban Linthicum and the narrow streets and row houses of East Baltimore...

The Flat Roofs of Baltimore by Rafael Alvarez

Published - January 11, 2019

Flat Roofs: More Than Just a Landing Pad for Santa

As the weather grows colder and fanciful notions of a jolly, old, fat man bearing gifts are once again revisited, the occasional child may ponder: “How does Santa’s sleigh balance on a sloped roof?” “Magic,” we tell them...

Flat Roofs: More Than Just a Landing Pad for Santa

Published - December 11, 2018

Rain Wreaks Havoc On Maryland Roofs

Roger Bush, owner of Charm City Roofing and experienced Maryland roofer, has been to a lot of homes severely damaged in the aftermath of recent storms that generated torrential downpours...

Rain Wreaks Havoc On Maryland Roofs

Published - August 10, 2018

Storm Damage to Your Roof and How to Prevent It

Winter struck Maryland with one last haymaker on its way out causing damage to homes throughout the Northeast. The latest nor’easter, named winter storm Toby, toppled power lines and...

Storm Damage to Your Roof

Published - May 3, 2018

Roof Leak or Attic Condensation? How to Fix.

There are several reasons for roof “leaks” but some are more common than others. In fact, dampness seeping into your home this winter may not even be the result of a roof leak...

Roof Leak or Attic Condensation

Published - January 31, 2018

Old Roof Tear Off, Starts New Roof Installation

So, you need a new roof and have no idea who to call or what to expect. We give you some insight with this video. Tearing off the old roofing is the first major part of the process. Tarps are always spread around the entire...

Old Roof Tear Off, Starts New Roof Installation

Published - November 6, 2017

Roofing Options With a Focus on Shingles

Your home’s roof isn’t just a layer of shingles, it’s an important part of your house, arguably the most important. It protects...

Roofing Options With a Focus on Shingles

Published - October 16, 2017

Roof Repair 101, How to Tell a New Roof is Needed

Don't think a new roof is needed, know. Waiting too long to address roof repairs can be one...

Roof Repair 101, How to Tell a New Roof is Needed

Published - October 3, 2017

Roger Knows Roofing, The Perfect Roofer

Published - February 8, 2020

Roger, Why Did You Start a Roofing Business?

Published - January 30, 2020

Roger Knows Roofing, A Charm City Roofing Q&A - Roofing Materials and System Components

Published - January 16, 2020

Roger Knows Roofing, A Charm City Roofing Q&A - How Long Does It Take To Install A New Roof?

Published - January 16, 2020

Roger Knows Roofing, A Charm City Roofing Q&A - Putting New Shingles Over Existing Shingles

Published - January 16, 2020

Roger Knows Roofing, A Charm City Roofing Q&A - Lifetime Architectural Shingles

Published - January 16, 2020

Roof "Tear Off" Recommended For New Roof Fix

Published - March 27, 2018