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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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3 Common Winter Roof Problems & Their Prevention

By Lukasz Sobczuk | Published: December 20, 2011

The less-than-predictable East Coast winters can wreak havoc on your NJ roof. Here are three of the most common winter roof problems—and the winterization steps you can take to avoid frustrating and costly roofing repairs. 3 Common Winter Roof Problems & Their Prevention Issue #1: Ice Dams Ice dams form when snow and ice build [...]

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Fall is the Best Time to Replace a Leaky Roof

By Lukasz Sobczuk | Published: November 22, 2011

New roofing is best installed in the fall, since New Jersey winters are particularly hard on roofing materials. Before freezing rain, snow and gusty winds set in, discuss your roof replacement with a professional NJ roofing contractor. If you’ve already seen evidence of roof leaks in need of repairs, you should act especially quickly. As [...]

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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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Preventive Fall Roofing Maintenance: 3 Tips for a Leak-Free Winter

By Lukasz Sobczuk | Published: September 29, 2010

If you caught our last blog about fall roof inspection, you know that semi-annual roof checkups can prevent costly damage down the road. In addition to regular exterior inspections, however, there are several other ways to safeguard against leaks this winter season. Roof leaks can cause severe damage to your home, inside and out. As [...]

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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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