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The Benefits of Installing Replacement Windows

If you want to immediately improve both the resale value and appearance of your Virginia home, consider installing replacement windows in VA. Replacement windows not only add a touch of style, class, charm and elegance to any home, investing in them is one of the more financially sound decisions you can make. Let’s take a… Read More

 

Bad Gutters and Roofing Contractors

What’s the relationship between bad gutters and your roof? If your gutters are clogged, hanging or disconnected from their downspouts, it means bad news for your roof - and home. It should also be a signal that it’s time for you to schedule a roof inspection with R.M. Banning – a leading Manassas Park roofing… Read More

 

Having a Hurricane Proof Roof: What to Know

Hurricane season is upon us. Although we don’t get a lot of hurricanes here in Northern Virginia, we get our fair share of severe storms. High winds and heavy rain can really wreak havoc on your roof if it isn’t protected! While we in Northern Virginia typically don’t get the brunt of many major storms,… Read More

 

How to Choose a Roofing Contractor

Your home is your most important investment, and your roof is one of the most important parts of your home. Do you want to entrust it with a roofing company that doesn’t know what they are doing? One of the hardest parts of any home improvement or maintenance project is simply choosing a contractor you… Read More

 

Basics of Roof Ventilation

No matter what type of roofing material you use, one of the most important parts of roof installation is making sure you have proper roof ventilation. New roofs can add value to your home and improve the efficiency of your HVAC system, but unventilated roofs create stifling attics and can do the opposite of what… Read More

 

We’re on Top of Your Most Important Investment

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

 

Ice Dam Prevention with Certainteed Winterguard

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.

 

Can I repair or replace my roof myself?

Most roofing work should not be a do-it-yourself project. Professional roofing contractors are trained to safely and efficiently repair or replace a roof. Do-it-yourself people can harm a roof with improper roofing techniques and harm themselves by falling through the roof or even falling off the roof. Call a professional.

 

Commercial Roof Sealant

There are all many types of elastameric coatings and asphalt sealants used on commercials roofs. Elastameric coating is used to provide longevity to an aging roof system. Much more affordable than new roof systems. Asphalt sealants are used for temporary and sometimes permanent roof repairs.

 

Recent Storms Cause Unseen Damage

The recent storms in our area may have caused unseen damage to your roof that could lead to costly repairs down the road. The most common sources of leaky roofs are loose or damaged shingles and flashing. Some of the recent storms in our area brought with them damaging winds, as well as rain and lightning.

 
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