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Unravels the artistry of American Custom Contractors and the craftsmanship that goes into home and business exterior renovations.

Welcome to the American Custom Contractors blog, your go-to resource for everything related to your home and business exterior. We’ve got you covered from insurance claims and storm damage repair to selecting the perfect shingle color for that new roof. We understand the importance of not only protecting your home and business but also ensuring it looks its best. That’s why we’re here to provide valuable information and expert advice. After reading our blog, don’t hesitate to reach out and schedule an appointment with our team for top-notch roofing, siding, window, door, and gutter services in Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Washington, DC.

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No to a roof replacement in McLean, VA — colonial-style home with gray dimensional shingle roof inspected by American Custom Contractors

We Inspected This McLean Roof and Told the Homeowner Not to Replace It Yet

Why We Told This McLean Homeowner Their Roof Still Has Life Left A homeowner in...

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Roof inspector examining damaged asphalt shingles on a residential roof during a hands-on inspection. Avoid storm chaser, do inspection with American Custom Contractors.

5 Things Most Roof Inspectors Miss (And Why It Matters for Your Home)

1. Your Attic Tells You More Than Your Roof Does Most roof problems show up...

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New Blog Post announcement image. The photo in the middle is of an American Custom Contractors installer fitting a new Alside double-hung replacement window. The bottom reads "What Every Part of Your Window Actually Does- A homeowners guide from your Frederick County Window Experts."

What Every Part of Your Window Actually Does — A Homeowner’s Guide from Your Frederick County Window Experts

Key Takeaways A window has three core systems: the frame (sill, head, jambs, weep holes),...

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Asphalt shingle roof with sever storm hail impact marks circled and labeled in chalk during an inspection, viewed near a brick chimney; a driveway with parked cars and a yard are visible below. This project required an insurance supplement to settle the claim.

What Is an Insurance Supplement? A Homeowner’s Guide to Getting Your Full Claim Paid

Insurance Supplements: Key Takeaways An insurance supplement is a follow-up request for additional funds when...

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roof inspection after storm

Wind, Rain and Hail Roof Damage: What to Do After a Storm in the DMV

Severe storms can move through Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia throughout spring and summer. High...

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American Custom Contractors roofing invoice and project documents showing transparent pricing, documented roofing costs, and a signed customer approval. Use for the blog post "worried the final bill won't match the quote?"

Worried the Final Bill Won’t Match the Quote?

Here’s Exactly How We Prevent That The fear of a surprise cost is one of...

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American Custom Contractors slate roof replacement on a stone and stucco home, showing the finished roof, installer at work, and close-up slate detail. Image used for blog post "How much does a new roof cost in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington DC, and the surrounding region."

How Much Does a New Roof Cost in Maryland, Virginia, Washington D.C., and the Surrounding Region?

If you’re a homeowner in Maryland, Northern Virginia, Washington D.C., Eastern West Virginia, or Southern...

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Before and after photo of a colonial style home with double story white columns in the front. The before pictures shows a old faded and dirty white siding with a red front door and dark gray shutters. This image represent the use of America Custom Contractors design visualizer tool in action. This image exemplified the right choice for choosing the best exterior remodeling company in the DMV.

The 5 Best Exterior Remodeling Companies in the DMV: A Transparent, Honest Comparison

Why we wrote this (and yes, we’re one of the companies on the list) If...

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Picture of the signs of roof deck rot. Image shows plywood sheathing with significant water damage.

What Happens If Your Contractor Finds Roof Deck Rot During Your Roof Replacement?

You’ve scheduled your roof replacement, picked your shingles, and budgeted for the job. Then, midway...

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Drone photo of a recently completed roof by American Custom Contractors. On the photo is states that the project was in Boyds, Maryland, and they installed Owens Corning Asphalt Shingle in the color Onyx black as well as a Alside door on the this 2 story natural stone home. The image is used for the blog post, "Why Homeowners Chose American Custom Contractors as their exterior contractors in Maryland"

Why Homeowners Choose American Custom Contractors as Their Exterior Contractors in Maryland

Finding the right exterior contractor in Maryland isn’t easy. There’s no shortage of options —...

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Image of a American Custom Contractors truck with an inspector on his way to give a client roofing, siding, and windows quotes.

How to Compare Contractor Quotes Apples-to-Apples (Roofing, Siding & Windows)

A homeowner’s guide to reading past the bottom-line number — so the “cheapest” bid doesn’t...

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Brown color asphalt roof with an insurance claim damage block marked out with yellow chalk. The round circles shows the presence of hail damage on the shingle. This technique is used at American Custom Contractors to show insurance adjusters the damage that their homeowner clients are filling a homeowners insurance claim for to try to get a replacement roof paid for.

Why We Don’t Give You an “Estimate” for an Insurance Claim (and Why That Protects You)

For a normal project, we’ll gladly hand you an estimate. But when you’re filing a...

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