The only thing guarding you from the harsh outside elements is your roof, so it’s an investment you can’t afford to skimp on. If your shingle roof is more than 20 years old and is cracked, leaking or stained, it’s time to consider a shingle roof replacement. Your new roof’s life expectancy depends on the [...]
When it’s time to repair or replace your roof, do some digging and request detailed information from reliable New Jersey roofing contractors. Conducting due diligence upfront will save you time, money and trouble in the long run. Begin by getting a variety of roofing estimates from a broad range of companies—large firms to mom-and-pop operations—to [...]
No business owner wants to pay thousands in roofing repair or replacement costs, only to deal with constant maintenance problems and future repair headaches. Unfortunately, commercial roofing contractors who are unscrupulous, unskilled or untrained often cause more problems than they solve—making it difficult for facility managers to trust any quality New Jersey roofer they will [...]
If you’ve spent adequate time researching, interviewing and selecting a reputable commercial roofing contractor, working with them should be a positive, no-hassle experience. However, it can be nerve-wracking to have contractors working on the exterior of your business or facility—even if you’re confident in their abilities. That’s why choosing a quality roofing material, like metal, [...]
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. [...]
GAF is widely known for offering a large selection of roofing shingles. They are however more than just a distributor for roofing products and insulation. They provide roofing solutions, home improvement tips, and recommendations to find a professional contractor. Just like we do here, at LGC Roofing Blog, they offer information, tips, advice and expertise [...]
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 [...]
If your business, warehouse or facility requires a roofing facelift, it’s important to find a licensed roofer who understands the unique requirements of commercial roofing. While residential and commercial roofs serve the same, protective purpose, their design and installation are different—and therefore require a different repair and construction approach. Before hiring your roofer, keep in [...]
If you’ve heard friends and family share horror stories about their roofing contractors, you’re probably a little nervous about choosing a contractor for your New Jersey home. Since your roof is your family’s first line of defense against rain, wind and snow, it’s important to select a roofer that offers not only construction expertise, but [...]
If weather and years have taken their toll on your New Jersey roofing structure, it’s time to invest in a new metal, slate or composite shingle roofing. A wise investment ensures that your new roof will withstand heat, wind and moisture for years to come—so it’s important to establish a budget, determine project pricing and [...]
