Not all surprises are good: Always be ready for an unexpected storm visit
A recent spring storm brought heavy rain that caused flooding in the Washington D.C. area, according to a WJLA report: A storm bringing heavy rain and flooding is complicating travel and knocking out power in the mid-Atlantic region. The National Weather Service has issued flash flood watches and warnings around the region through Friday afternoon. Transportation officials around the region are closing flooded roads as heavy rains move through early Friday and emergency officials are reporting...
Prepare for Coming Storms; Call Roof Masters Today
The effects of Global Warming and Climate Change are felt all over the world. In Northern Virginia, weather conditions are becoming more ferocious every year as hurricanes and thunderstorms ravage the area from time to time, resulting to loss of lives and damage to properties. These past few days have been devastating in NoVa as reports of a strong thunderstorm (with unconfirmed reports of a tornado) hit the area, causing severe damage in Strasberg, Shenandoah and Warren counties: A small, but...
Don’t ignore thunderstorm warnings: see to your home’s stability
Maryland has a wide array of weather patterns due to its geographical location. Therefore, you get to experience different temperatures and situations within the same week. For instance, though it’s almost summer, there are thunderstorm warnings circulating in the area: The main threat from the watch is the possibility of large hail and damaging winds. The Maryland weather forecast is calling for a 70 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms Tuesday afternoon, with some severe storms....
Choosing the right type of siding should be a top priority
Getting the right type of siding is essential; you should make sure that what you get is durable, water resistant, and easy to install. Aside from the obvious advantages, you can think of siding also as a more reliable way to dress your house up in spectacular fashion. After all, paint tends to peel and wear off with time while siding can last a lifetime as stated in Howstuffworks.com: You love your home, but you're getting a little embarrassed about the condition of its exterior. The paint...
When it comes to your home, there is no substitute for quality materials and service
Roofing companies in Maryland and the surrounding region are getting busy keeping up with the weather, as the local temperature is turning to frost once again: One more time: A frost advisory has been issued for areas west of Interstate 95 as the region gradually warms out of a cold snap. Lows in the lower to mid-30s are expected in Howard, Carroll and Baltimore City. Temperatures dropped below freezing for two consecutive mornings; Wednesday and Thursday, prompting freeze warnings across the...
Fire-Proofing the Home: A Necessity During Warm Seasons
It’s that time of the year again when the humidity is low, winds are strong, and temperatures are up. Indeed, it’s fire season again in Maryland. According to a report from patch.com, the authorities have issued warnings about fires already: Conditions over the next two days are conducive to fires for most of Maryland, and the National Weather Service has issued a pair of alerts as a result. On Wednesday a red flag warning is in effect, and on Thursday a fire weather watch has been issued,...