Category Archives: Roof Ventilation

Common Roofing Problems: Leaky Vent Pipe Repairs

By Lukasz Sobczuk | Published: January 31, 2012

Piping that travels up through your attic and out through your roof can spring leaks, which leads to excess moisture. Over time, this added moisture creates structural instabilities and allows mold and mildew to grow in your attic. If you’ve noticed a roof leak originating in this piping, or you’ve noticed gaps between the pipes [...]

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NJ Roofing Repair – Introducing a New Website

By Lukasz Sobczuk | Published: June 7, 2011

We’re happy to introduce our latest website dedicated to all types of roofing repairs we come across in our profession. We share lots of DIY roofing tips and offer simple repair suggestions so please stop by and look around. Our goal is to share our knowledge and help you determine whether simple DIY solution or [...]

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4 Must-Know Facts About Vent Pipe Repairs

By Lukasz Sobczuk | Published: May 10, 2011

Vent pipes in the roof allow heat and gases to escape from your home, but like other household components, they can wear out. Roof vent pipes often have collars around their base, to keep rain water and debris from leaking into your attic. When those collars rust or fray, water can pool in your attic, [...]

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Protecting Your NJ Roof From Ice & Snow Damage

By Lukasz Sobczuk | Published: December 28, 2010

Given the amount of snow New Jersey has received over the past few days it’s understandable that NJ homeowners are nervous about the impact of this weather on their roofing structures. After all, it’s been a rough blizzard dumping almost two feet of snow and causing New Jersey government to declare state of emergency. We [...]

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3 Reasons for Common Winter Roof Repairs: Leaks, Water Damage and Ice Dams

By Lukasz Sobczuk | Published: January 27, 2010

The annual season of snow, wind and ice can brutalize our home’s exterior, leaving a number of frustrating roofing repairs in its wake. To avoid wet (and expensive) damage to your roof this winter, it’s important to educate yourself on common winter roof problems and take immediate action to save costly, time-consuming damage to your [...]

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5 Types of Roof Vents & Energy Savings Info

By Lukasz Sobczuk | Published: January 16, 2010

As mentioned in our earlier post, Tips for ventilating Your Roof Space, an optimized ventilation system is needed to balance the temperature and moisture levels in your home’s attic space. 3 Reasons Why You Need A Proper Ventilation System your home will be more comfortable, you’ll decrease utility spending, and your roof will last longer, [...]

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Selecting Roof Vents for Your Home

By Lukasz Sobczuk | Published: January 1, 2010

Since attic ventilation is critical to saving energy and properly heating or cooling your home, it’s important to select roof vents that are both cost effective and efficient. The best way to ensure that your attic is properly ventilated is to hire a local roofing contractor to assess your existing vent structure and recommend roof [...]

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Tips for Ventilating Your Roof Space

By Lukasz Sobczuk | Published: December 26, 2009

While you may know that attic ventilation helps control indoor temperature and saves energy costs, you may not realize that improper ventilation can damage your roof, create ice dams and reduce your roof’s overall lifespan. So, before preparing to replace or repair your roof, have a qualified professional assess your ventilation system. Sufficient attic ventilation [...]

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Proper Roof Ventilation

By Lukasz Sobczuk | Published: June 1, 2009

Roof ventilation can extend the life of your roof, if properly installed… See full article at http://www.rooflife-oregon.com/roof-ventilaton-key-to-a-longer-lasting-roof.html

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