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Brightness and light! The quality and amount of light on the right has been improved by the addition of a Velux SUN TUNNEL™ skylight. Rather than relying on artificial light, the Sun Tunnel™ brings brighter and whiter natural light into your home.

It is a product that we at Columbia Roofing are proud to offer! Improve lighting in your home and do something good for the planet!

Storm chasing, in a perfect world, would refer exclusively to those individuals that pursue severe weather conditions like, for example, Helen Hunt in Twister.

Unfortunately, this post is not devoted to weather phenomena but to the repercussions of a bad storm (like the one that hit Maryland on July 25th) and untrustworthy contractors.

Across the country consumers are being warned against unscrupulous contractors who appear after a bad storm to offer repair services. Across the country media and public officials are warning consumers about storm chasing contractors who capitalize on poor weather, scam individuals, and make unreliable and unfit repairs.

A few tips to avoid being scammed: make sure that any contractor has a well established, permanent address, check their standing with the Better Business Bureau, be weary of high pressure sales tactics and contractors that require full payment up front or in cash.

Columbia Roofing has an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau and is a well established and reputed business since 1981. Post storm roofing damage? Experience the difference at Columbia Roofing.

In the wake of the most tremendous environmental disaster in United State’s history, the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, citizens are forced to deeply consider their own footprint. We as a nation must think critically about our reliance on fossil fuels.

Finite resources and their environmental impact must be weighed carefully and new energy solutions must be found and implemented. Unfortunately, policy and widespread renewable energy sources are slow moving.

As individuals we have the great advantage of buying power. We can drive green cars, use clean products, and choose organic foods. Now, we can begin the inevitable move from gas to green in our households; solar water heating systems use the sun’s energy to provide homes with hot water.

Modern convenience. Even more modern energy. Smart!

Columbia Roofing – experience the advantage!

All of our homes took a beating this past winter. If your home wasn’t previously prepared, the heavy snow that was piled for weeks and nature’s melting and refreezing cycle could have caused severe damage to your home. We recommend checking your roof, windows, siding, and doors for any damage. One thing to look out for is your roof. The roof, like most windows and doors, is designed to shed water. When ice water runs down the shingles and freezes, it dams at the gutter, causing water to back up under the shingles. Check for this problem by looking for any water stains on the ceilings and walls as that is where roof leaks first show up.
The rainy season is almost upon us so if you notice any other exterior damage to the gutters, siding, roof or windows, it is important to address this problem before it can get worse.

Columbia Roofing has had a great new year and we have been busy, busy, busy!
We are excited to participate in the Industry Development Day next week, February 17 at Martin’s West. We are so proud to be able to talk about our services and the Columbia Roofing Advantage to the many property managers who will be in attendance. We will be at Booth #15 and visitors to our booth will not only get the opportunity to learn about Columbia Roofing and the services we offer but they will also have a chance to win one of three MP3 players in our drawing. Our roofing upgrade advantages, aside from being a great investment, include an increase in property values, environmentally friendly products and service, warranty, and greater endurance. View our completed projects on our site at locations such as the Forsgate Condos, the Summit Chase Condos, and The Vistas. Keep posted for updates after the show and stay safe in all of this snow!

Now that it is officially hurricane season there is a greater chance of storm damage to your home. Sometimes the damage is in a couple different areas.
The most important precaution you can take to minimize the possible damage to your property is to protect the areas where wind can enter. It is important to strengthen the exterior of your house and reinforce the roof, windows, siding, and doors. Columbia Roofing Inc. can assist in reinforcing your home as well as fixing any type of storm damage that may have occurred from roofing, siding, and gutters all the way to deck damages. If a storm does arise and you are left with damages to your home call Columbia Roofing Inc at 410-379-6100 or visit our website at www.columbiaroofing.com to request a free estimate.

When it rains does water overflow your gutters? If so then it is possible you need a larger size gutter system. Did you know that gutters come in many different sizes and styles? For example there are 5k inch, 6k inch, half round and even copper gutters to name a few. Call Columbia Roofing, Inc. today to set up a free gutter estimate. Columbia Roofing, Inc. can help you choose the perfect size and style gutter that can accommodate your home.

Everyone knows what a hassle it is to clean out leaves and debris from your gutters. You have to get out the ladder, climb to the roof, lean over and dig out the leaves and wet debris, climb down, move the ladder and repeat. But keeping your gutters free and clear from debris is a necessary task for preventative maintenance on your home. Gutter debris can cause water to over flow which will erode your garden and/or cause water to leak into your home’s foundation. Gutter debris can also cause roof damages.
Fortunately, there are several leaf guard protection system options available to protect your gutters and your home from potential problems. At Columbia Roofing, we offer and install “gutter control” leaf protection which will save you time and energy- making cleaning out the gutter a thing of the past. Visit our website today or call for more information on how we can aid in keeping your gutters free and clear of debris.

Good news for homeowners: Get paid for making your home more energy efficient!
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 requires exterior windows and skylights to have a U factor of .30 or less to qualify for up to a 30% tax stimulus credit. Improve your home with these energy efficient products and start saving on home energy consumption and cost. If you would like additional information or would like to install these specific products visit our site at www.columbiaroofing.com or call 410-379-6100.

Beginning in 1977, Mike Christopolis partnered with Howard County builders developing relationships that remain strong today. Named for the burgeoning town and surrounding areas, Columbia Roofing, was incorporated in 1981.

Conveniently located throughout Maryland, CRI serves the Maryland area quickly and efficiently. Our easy access to major transportation routes make it possible for us to serve the entire Maryland corridor. CRI is licensed and bonded in Washington, DC and Maryland and holds certification from most major roofing manufacturers.

Our best feature is our experienced, well-trained and dedicated staff of professionals. We know our industry. Our knowledgeable sales, service, and installation professionals are dedicated to working with our clients to plan, schedule, budget, and complete every project.

Today CRI has expanded its quality remodeling services to include:
• Residential and Commercial Roofing
• Siding, Soffit and Fascia
• Window and door replacement
• Gutter and downspouts
• Gutter Control guard protection
• Metal Roofing for residential, commercial, and retail

Over the years, our customers including residential and commercial properties and property management companies have relied on the expert service and reliability CRI brings to every project. As a result, our customers know Columbia Roofing Incorporated as an industry leader.

CRI’s performance excellence for jobs of all sizes includes quality of materials, expert workmanship, superb customer service, and competitive pricing.

Call Us at 410-379-6100 for more information or to get an estimate for your project, or use our form to reach us.

Columbia Roofing Incorporated
6363 South Hanover Road
Elkridge, MD 21075