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Commercial Roofing Materials Options: EPDM Roofing

Today’s commercial buildings vary in style and size, but they all have one thing in common: they all need a durable, easy-to-maintain, and cost-effective commercial roofing system. Whether for the commonplace flat-roofed commercial box, or a sophisticated architectural masterpiece, EPDM roofing may be the right choice. Commercial Roofing Materials Options: EPDM Roofing What is EPDM [...]

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NJ Top Green Roofing Option: Metal Roofing

To many families, going green means recycling materials in the home, limiting the amount of waste produced, and buying food and other consumer goods locally. You can also protect the environment and save your family money by participating in green roofing. Green roofing simply means choosing eco-friendly roofing materials when it’s time to replace your [...]

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Slate Roofing Material Options: Composite vs. Original Slates

When home or business owners are searching for the most aesthetically pleasing roof, slate roofing is often at the top of the list. When it comes to slate roofing, you have two distinct choices, both of which offer benefits & drawbacks. Original slate roofing tiles are formed from stone, while composite slate is made from [...]

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Why a Standing Seam Metal Roof is Worth the Investment

Roof replacement is a daunting task, especially if you’re weighing the pros and cons of different roofing materials. When it’s time to revive your roof, consider a standing seam metal roofing option. Made from panels that securely interlock, standing seam roofs attach in vertical sections from the rooftop to the eaves. While the initial cost [...]

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Latest Trends in Residential & Commercial Roofing

Time for a new roof? Before committing to one of the many materials on the market, consider the latest trends in both residential & commercial roofing. There are many excellent roofing choices available to meet your needs, so take time to learn more about which roofing materials would provide the protection you want with prices [...]

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Frequently Asked Questions About Slate Roofing Installation

Spring is here, and with it comes the opportunity to perform upkeep on your home. After long winters, many homeowners find that in addition to general maintenance, time and the elements have taken their tolls on one of the most important pieces of the house: the roof. The key to maintaining a sound slate roof [...]

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Pros and Cons of Choosing Wood Shake Roofing

Many homeowners opt to install wood shake roofs on their homes because of the material’s natural look and unique personality. And even if a homeowner chooses the same type of shake shingle as their neighbor, the roofs will look different from one another—because of the material’s innate variation in color, pattern, wood cut and thickness. [...]

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Metal Roof Installation Tips for Do-It-Yourselfers

Appreciated for its ease of installation, superior fire resistance and lightweight design, metal roofing is a durable, attractive roofing choice for homes and businesses. With a few essential tools, a safe ladder and heavy-duty work boots, metal roof installation is fairly straightforward. However, copper, aluminum and steel roofing sheets can be unwieldy and hard to [...]

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Metal Roofing Material Options: Aluminum vs. Steel

Metal roofing has always been a popular choice for business and industrial applications, but with the development of new finishes, it is rapidly gaining popularity for home roofing, as well. Today’s metal roofing can be coated with acrylic topcoats and finishes that allow a wide range of options, even mimicking other types of roofing such [...]

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Choosing Copper Roofing For Your NJ Home

While it comes with a price tag that’s higher than other metals, copper roofing lends durability and character to any structure—no matter what the size or style. From traditional Victorian, Colonial and Tudor homes to postmodern and contemporary buildings, copper roofing is a preferred roofing material chosen for its architectural beauty and long-lasting construction. Benefits [...]

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