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Hiring a Slate Roofing Contractor

By Lukasz Sobczuk | Published: January 3, 2012

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 [...]

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Understanding Your Roofing Installation Estimate

By Lukasz Sobczuk | Published: June 21, 2011

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 [...]

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Pros and Cons of Choosing Wood Shake Roofing

By Lukasz Sobczuk | Published: January 25, 2011

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 Roofing Material Options: Aluminum vs. Steel

By Lukasz Sobczuk | Published: December 21, 2010

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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Selecting a Commercial Roofing Contractor

By Lukasz Sobczuk | Published: November 16, 2010

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 [...]

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Which Roofing Company is Best for You?

By Lukasz Sobczuk | Published: October 6, 2010

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 [...]

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Roof Replacement Estimate – What You Should Know

By Lukasz Sobczuk | Published: August 25, 2010

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 [...]

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7 Tips for Choosing a NJ Roofing Contractor

By Lukasz Sobczuk | Published: July 14, 2010

Your roof is a valuable investment, so it’s important to conduct a thorough evaluation of roofing contractors in your area before hiring a roofer for repairs or replacement. When entrusting your home to a New Jersey roofing contractor, exercise due diligence. It may take some time to shop around for a roofer, but your research [...]

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Barrel Tile Roof Restoration – NJ Roofing Project

By Lukasz Sobczuk | Published: February 3, 2010

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 [...]

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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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