General FAQs
Allied Remodeling has 3 “Hands-On” owners who are behind the scenes overseeing every roof installation.
You will also be given your project manager’s cell phone number to use ANYTIME… Maximum Access, Maximum Accountability.
This is about our integrity. We don’t want you to pay us for something when we haven’t done anything yet or when it is half done. When we have it done – and done right – then we will accept payment.
We strongly recommend you contact references for any company you are considering – including us. One of the best ways to quickly learn about any contractor in Central MD is to talk to the customers who have already done business with them.
That is not nearly good enough.
Allied Remodeling always matches the manufacturer’s warranty on the product we are installing. If the product has a lifetime warranty, our labor warranty is also lifetime. If the product comes with a 25 year warranty, our labor warranty is for 25 years. We fully stand behind our work. Period.
Roofing FAQs
One other thing you should know about warranties: even if you have an outstanding product warranty, there is a “loophole” with many roofing companies in Annapolis, Towson, Potomac and surrounding areas. This is because a defect in the product itself is covered, but anything that happens because of poor installation is NOT covered. Allied Remodeling doesn’t think that is right, so we have closed this loophole. We give you a labor warranty that matches the length of the product warranty. If the product is covered for a lifetime, so is the labor.
But there are small but important details that put CertainTeed over the top. One is that CertainTeed warranties aesthetic defects in their shingles. If GAF shingles develop staining but there is nothing wrong with the integrity of the shingles, they will not cover that under warranty. CertainTeed will cover shingles even if it is only an aesthetic defect.
CertainTeed also makes it a policy to publish the weight of their products, and when it comes to roofing, heavier means more durable. By being transparent with this data, CertainTeed allows us to help the homeowner make a more informed choice.
This commitment to the little extra touches is a sure signal of the overall quality of CertainTeed.
The result is a more time-efficient process, with less material waste and more cost savings.
The result is a more time-efficient process, with less material waste and more cost savings.
Siding FAQs
We also use CertainTeed’s exclusive “Stud Finder” System which ensures that the siding is attached to every stud. Other systems can be hit or miss about using every stud. These are just a couple of examples. The bottom line is that experience and attention to detail do matter when installing siding.
One other thing you should know about warranties: even if you have an outstanding product warranty, there is a “loophole” with many siding contractors in Central MD. This is because a defect in the product itself is covered, but anything that happens because of poor installation is NOT covered. Allied Remodeling doesn’t think that is right, so we have closed this loophole. We give you a labor warranty that matches the length of the product warranty. If the product is covered for a lifetime, so is the labor.
When you do a side-by-side comparison with other siding, it also becomes clear that CertainTeed has a richer, higher quality look. And if you choose a wood grain pattern, it is much more natural looking.
CertainTeed offers their panels in several sizes: 12’, 16’, and 24’. Most siding contractors in Rockville and similar areas offer just 12’ panels. The different CertainTeed sizes allow us to cut down on seams by as much as 40%.
We install a radiant barrier as the first layer under your siding. It reflects radiant heat which will significantly cut down on the heat transfer and lessen the burden on your air conditioner during hot days. It is a superior choice to Tyvek.
During a free siding consultation, we can also show you the best siding choices for energy efficiency.
Window FAQs
It would actually be a dis-service to offer inferior windows, even when they have a lower price tag. This is because the long-term cost of inefficient windows through lost energy savings is huge. You should always select windows that save energy every month so your investment in new windows can pay off over time.
Our windows come with an outstanding U-factor rating, which is the best gauge of the energy efficiency of a window.
And, of course, vinyl windows are virtually maintenance-free.
While we love vinyl windows, we are also experts at installing wood windows if that is your preference
We encourage you to compare our Lifetime Labor Warranty with what other contractors in Central MD offer. You may be shocked to find that many offer 1 year of less, and virtually no one does what we do.
You can also go to our Warranty page to discover more.