Which Roofing Materials Are Best in a Hurricane?
As many homeowners learned when Hurricane Sandy pounded the Mid-Atlantic in October, roof damage is typically the biggest source of home damage during a hurricane. First, there’s the cost of a roof...
View ArticleMailbag: Hurricane Sandy Damage, Ceiling Spots and Attic Insulation
We get a lot of emails from homeowners with questions about roofing, window replacement, siding repair and other home repairs. This week, we’re launching Mailbag, a regular feature devoted to answering...
View ArticleACC Receives Angie’s List Super Service Award
American Custom Contractors, a roofing, siding, and window company in D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia, has received the 2012 Angie’s List Super Service Award, an honor bestowed annually to just 5...
View ArticleMailbag: Water Seepage, Home Sale Roof Inspections and Roof Warranties
Happy New Year! If 2013 is the year make the home improvements you’ve had to set aside in recent years, you’re not alone. We’ve heard from dozens of homeowners who say they’re investing in their homes...
View Article3 Causes of Winter Roof Damage and How to Prevent Them
When chilly weather sets in, the first thing you may want to do is snuggle up by a fire and relax with a hot drink – not worry about your roof. However, home maintenance is important regardless of the...
View ArticleProject Spotlight: Ecostar Seneca Shake Roof Replacement
In June 2012, we were contacted by homeowners in Northern Virginia who had concerns about their 25-year-old cedar shake roof system. Based on their observations it was very brittle and would require...
View ArticleRepairing or Replacing a Roof in the Winter – Is It Safe?
When old man winter blows into town, he can sometimes take a toll on your home’s roof, leaving you with some damage and a decision to make: Should you repair the roof or replace it? And, is it even...
View ArticleProject Spotlight: Storm Damaged Roof in Potomac, Md. Restored with Inspire...
In June 2012, the Washington, D.C. region was affected by a major wind storm that caused severe damage to area homes. Many homes in the area had noticeable damage, including windblown shingles and...
View ArticleCustom Built Cupola
American Custom Contractors was recently working with a homeowner who experienced major damage to her home as a result of a storm. In addition to the roof being damaged, there was significant damage...
View ArticleWashington, D.C. Home Prices Had Largest Appreciation Over the Past 10 Years
U.S. Home Price Appreciation by State infographic Home Prices in Washington, D.C. Are Growing the Fastest Washington, D.C. home prices have grown more than any other state over the last 10 years,...
View ArticleWindow Replacement Boosts Resale Value, Says Report
Replacing windows in Maryland, Virginia and other South Atlantic states can increase a home’s value and yields a strong return on investment, according to a new home improvement report. According to...
View ArticleEco-Friendly Home Improvements for Earth Day
Earth Day 2013 is this Monday (April 22), and homeowners just like you will turn their attention to eco-conscious and sustainable home improvement choices. A range of sustainable home improvements...
View ArticleGAF Roofing Discount for Military Members
Throughout 2013, roofing manufacturer GAF is offering a $300 rebate for select roofing systems to all active U.S. Military, veterans and retirees through its “Roofs for Troops” program. To be eligible...
View ArticleReplacing Windows After the Storm
This week, the residents of Moore, Oklahoma were devastated by a powerful tornado that swept through that area. While our company often thinks about window replacement after a devastating storm, this...
View ArticlePrepare Your Home for a Storm
With severe weather forecast in Washington, D.C. and Baltimore this week, American Custom Contractors has these tips to prepare your home for a storm: Inspect your roof before a storm hits A...
View ArticleHail Damage Insurance Claims Up 84% Since 2010
Has your home suffered hail damage this summer? You’re not alone. Hail storms in Washington, D.C. and nationwide are on the rise. Hail damage insurance claims increased 84% between 2010 and 2012,...
View ArticleWindow Treatments Can Help Lower Energy Bills
Upgrading to energy-efficient windows isn’t the only way to save money on electric bills. As this graphic from 3 Day Blinds shows, adding window treatments can dramatically cut your heating and cooling...
View ArticleWhy Are More Maryland Homeowners Investing in Remodeling Projects?
Although the 2008 recession hit nearly every sector of the economy, few industries had it worse than the housing market. Even in Maryland – a state that fared quite well during the height of the...
View ArticleMillennials Still Living at Home? Maybe It’s Time to Expand
Remember all those years ago when you first bought your home? It was just the right size for raising a family. And once the kids left, you could finally turn their rooms into a home office or yoga...
View ArticleMaryland’s Housing Market Showing Strong Signs of Recovery
The economic recession of 2008 hit the housing market particularly hard. Thousands of homeowners across the country defaulted on their mortgages, placing downward pressure on housing prices. 5 years...
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