Park Place Construction, a family-owned home improvement company and CertainTeed ShingleMaster contractor based in Huntingtown, is directing homeowner attention to residential roof condition as the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season approaches its late-summer peak. The company is advising property owners across Calvert, Anne Arundel, Charles, and Saint Mary's counties to have roof wear evaluated before the stretch of the year when wind and storm activity in Southern Maryland tends to be heaviest.
The guidance centers on roofing because how a roof is installed, not only the shingles used, determines how it performs under seasonal stress. As a CertainTeed ShingleMaster contractor, Park Place Construction installs and repairs asphalt shingle roofing to the manufacturer specifications tied to that designation. The credential is earned through factory training and verified installation proficiency, and it is limited to contractors who follow the manufacturer's complete-system requirements covering underlayment, flashing, ventilation, and moisture management.
"A roof is a system, and the parts that fail first are usually the ones a homeowner never sees, the flashing, the underlayment, the ventilation," said Albert DeCesaris, owner and lead builder of Park Place Construction. "The reason for raising this now is timing. A worn detail that would sit quietly for months is what turns into a leak once a storm season arrives."
Homeowners who hire a ShingleMaster contractor may also qualify for enhanced manufacturer warranty coverage available only through credentialed installers, a point of long-term value that DeCesaris said is often overlooked during a roofing decision. He added that the installation standards supporting the warranty are the same ones that help a roof withstand wind and water.
Southern Maryland sits within the mid-Atlantic corridor that periodically absorbs tropical-storm-force winds and heavy rainfall from Atlantic systems tracking up the coast and along the Chesapeake Bay. Even storms that make landfall elsewhere can bring the sustained wind and saturated ground that lift shingles, drive water past flashing, and bring limbs down onto roofs. The company noted that the late-summer and early-fall window historically carries the highest concentration of this activity for the region.
In that climate, the most common roof problems tend to appear at the transitions rather than across the broad field of shingles. Wind can lift or crease shingles and break their seal, flashing around chimneys and valleys can loosen with age, and repeated summer heat and humidity gradually wear the protective granule layer. Humidity also encourages algae growth on shaded slopes, which can hold moisture against shingles over time. Park Place Construction evaluates these points during an on-site assessment and recommends repair or replacement based on the condition found, rather than on the age of the roof alone.
The company manages residential roofing projects from an initial assessment through permitting, tear-off, underlayment and flashing installation, shingle placement, and a final walkthrough. Material options include asphalt fiberglass and architectural shingle profiles from several manufacturers, selected to suit the home's structure, roof pitch, and ventilation needs. Permits and inspections are handled in house, and the same Huntingtown-based crews carry each project through to completion.
"An assessment before storm season is not about selling a roof, it is about knowing where a roof stands," DeCesaris said. "Some roofs need nothing, some need a small repair to a vulnerable detail, and some are near the end of their service life. A homeowner should have that information before the weather forces the decision."
Park Place Construction operates as a licensed general contractor under Maryland Home Improvement Commission license number 21761 and is accredited by the Better Business Bureau. The company has worked throughout Southern Maryland for decades, and its office is staffed Monday through Friday for estimates, scheduling, and project questions. Beyond roofing, the company provides siding, window, door, and gutter installation, along with decks, porches, additions, and other exterior and structural work, though DeCesaris said roofing is the focus of the current seasonal message.
From its Huntingtown base in Calvert County, the company serves an area reaching into Anne Arundel, Charles, and Saint Mary's counties, coordinating all work from a single location rather than through branch offices. DeCesaris said homeowners who address roof wear before the heaviest weather generally avoid the more extensive damage that follows an untreated leak, which can spread into decking, insulation, and interior finishes.
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For more information about Park Place Construction, contact the company here:
Park Place Construction
Albert
(443) 968-2327
parkplaceconst@gmail.com
3930 Park Pl, Huntingtown, MD 20639