Whether you are planning to put a new slate roof on your home or just repair your existing roof, choosing a roofing company is an important decision. Your roof is a major investment, and selecting a qualified, experienced roofer is vital since unpredictable and often-brutal East Coast winters can be devastating to poorly serviced slate [...]
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 [...]
Slate is one of the most attractive and durable roofing materials on the market, but it may require occasional repairs and service. You may not need to completely replace your slate roof if you’ve sprung a roof leak or have localized problems, but it is important to conduct a thorough inspection to determine the nature [...]
Your home is likely one of your biggest investments—and your roof is one of the most important ways to protect that investment. If your roof leaks, is showing signs of weather damage, or is looking worse for wear, you may need to replace it. Roofing Repair vs. Replacement: How to Make the Right Call Because [...]
Dubbed “100 year roofs” for their durability, slate roofs actually have service lives of 60 to 200 years. Chosen for their aesthetically pleasing patterns and details, among other benefits, slate roofs have been around for centuries and are prominently found on homes, churches, institutions and government buildings. Because of the unique craftsmanship of slate roofs [...]
When New Jersey goes through a tough winter, weather-related roof damage is almost sure to follow. Slate roofing, in particular, can be put under a lot of stress due to snow, ice and hail, requiring slate roofing repairs in the warmth of spring. NJ roofing contractors are aware that many homeowners are do-it-yourselfers, and are [...]
If you are the proud owner of a home with a slate roof, you enjoy exceptional advantages that other roofing types just can’t match. Slate is incomparably beautiful, lending your home an air of classic elegance and dignity (just look at our recent slate installation project photos). You can also rest in the knowledge that [...]
Once used to protect ancient Chinese, Greek and Babylonian buildings, clay tile was brought to the U.S. by European craftsman. Today, clay tile remains a beautiful, durable roofing option for many structures, especially Mediterranean styles. As with virtually any roofing material, tile roofing will require occasional repairs due to: Frost damage Corrosion of iron nails [...]
Homeowners across the state are realizing the indisputable value of slate when selecting their home’s new roof. Slate is a beautiful, natural and eco-friendly way to cover any structure—lasting between 50 and 125 years or more. Because of slate’s unique color blends and timeless style, the roofing material is seen not only on New Jersey’s [...]
Barrel Tile restoration project Few weeks ago we were called by a worried homeowner in Teaneck, NJ who requested a roof inspection as she suspected a leak damaging the tile rood of her house. We often get such calls, especially at this time of the year when the weather takes a huge tall on a [...]
