You know how important it is to maintain your gutters. Without them, water can run directly into your foundation and cause leaks and flooding. You probably clean your gutters at least once a year like you should, but are you sure your gutters are working as effectively as they can? A malfunctioning gutter can be… Read More
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Around October of last year, we started to develop roof leaks in our townhouse. Of the 5 contractors we called, we chose R. M. Banning Co., Inc. (Banning Roofing) for a number of reasons: 1.) The owner, Rich Banning, was the most responsive (to include immediately following up on emails or phone calls when we… Read More
There’s no job too complex for us to handle and no job too small for us to take on. Whether you are looking for roof replacement, siding or window installation, or general contracting services in the Northern Virginia region, R.M. Banning can help. R.M. Banning considers repeat business our highest compliment, so we’re honored that… Read More
The storms are coming, the snow is on its way, the ice will stick. Be proactive by installing Certainteed’s “Winterguard” underlayment for superior ice dam prevention. “Winterguard” is an ice barrier membrane underlayment installed above the eaves that gives total protection against the damages ice dams can cause to your home.
Have an unexpected design change due to storm damages? This homeowner did just minutes before they were headed to bed. Mother Nature decided to invite her way in and cause unexpected damage to the exterior and interior of this home.
The energy conscious owner of this commercial property in Fairfax County, VA was looking for a replacement roof and wanted to leverage the power of the sun as a natural light source. R.M. Banning worked with the customer to select and install a new roof and skylights to maximize the energy efficiency of the building.
Depending on the look some homeowners desired, they could change the type of shingles used on their home. This homeowner switched from cedar shakes to asphalt for a clean, crisp look and feel.
In the end, it must be said that either fiberglass or organic shingles can be manufactured to withstand extreme performance standards. Clearly, fiber glass-based shingles have the edge in warm weather areas. Both types of shingles can be made to perform excellently in cold weather. But fiber glass shingles must be manufactured to the most… Read More
The same thing as an asphalt shingle; basically any shingle constructed with a fiberglass or organic base is considered to be a composite shingle.
A portion of the granules contain leachable copper ceramically coated, designed to protect against discoloration from algae on the roof. This does not protect from moss growth but does slow the growth. Moss likes to feed on algae and any other debris on the roof. Most manufactures offer a 5- to 10-year warranty against algae… Read More
