BRICKS. PAYING HOMAGE TO THE PAST.

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Brickwork is something special in Baltimore City. Throughout the building boom that took place in Baltimore City in the late 1800s and early 1900s, most homes were built from brick. The majority of these rowhomes still stand today. The homes we are building at 1600 Barclay will be built in homage to the the […]

WHY YOU SHOULD SILICONE COAT YOUR FLAT ROOF AND SAVE THOUSANDS

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IF YOU LIVE IN OR OWN PROPERTY IN BALTIMORE CITY, CHANCES ARE YOU HAVE A FLAT ROOF… Flat roofs vary in lifespan and type of material. But one thing is certain about all flat roof products – you can save yourself a chunk of money and extend the life of your flat roof by doing […]

TOPSOIL REMOVAL AND TREASURES

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Today we had the topsoil removed from the footprint of our town homes, this is a necessary first step in putting down a foundation on any site, as the topsoil does not have enough compaction strength to hold up the buildings without shifting. Topsoil also contains organic material that has not broken down yet, […]

REHABBING A VACANT (PART 1 OF 2)

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Four Twelve Roofing is a product of the current climate in Baltimore City. As many post-industrial cities across America have fallen into decay, they have also experienced a resurgence. The economy has improved and cultural awakenings have blossomed in urban areas. Nowhere is this more apparent than in Baltimore. The birth of Four Twelve […]

B.Y.O.S. – BUILD YOUR OWN STAIRCASE

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] When Four Twelve Roofing sets out to build a home, we are telling a story. A story of old materials from Baltimore – steel, brick and wood. A story of the craftsmen who work at Four Twelve – our work, a reflection of the things we are passionate about in life. When we combine the […]