Why Get a Home Roof Inspection? When you have your roof inspected, you’ll be issued pretty thorough information about the condition of your roof. You’ll also receive an estimate of how long you can expect your roof to last. At that time, you can also find out what repairs may be needed, and get a [...]
We’re happy to introduce our latest website dedicated to all types of roofing repairs we come across in our profession. We share lots of DIY roofing tips and offer simple repair suggestions so please stop by and look around. Our goal is to share our knowledge and help you determine whether simple DIY solution or [...]
If your home has a brick or stone chimney, chances are it will require maintenance at some point. Over time, your chimney’s water-tight seal may need attention—and it’s important to address it right away. A leaky chimney can do thousands of dollars in destruction to your home or business in the form of insulation saturation, [...]
Protect your home investment by maintaining one of your most valuable assets: the roof over your head. Instead of leaving it to chance, be sure to perform regular maintenance checks on your roof annually. 4 Steps to DIY Spring Roofing Maintenance Step #1: Perform a Visual Inspection Take the time to get to know your [...]
Vent pipes in the roof allow heat and gases to escape from your home, but like other household components, they can wear out. Roof vent pipes often have collars around their base, to keep rain water and debris from leaking into your attic. When those collars rust or fray, water can pool in your attic, [...]
For half a century, a synthetic rubber known as EPDM– ethylene propylenediene Monomer—has been the roofing material of choice for flat or low-sloping structures. It’s economical, energy efficient, versatile and durable. Unless there’s physical damage to the EPDM membrane, this type of roofing was built to last. However, due to weather exposure and stress, the [...]
Homeownership often coincides, by necessity, with a deep discovery of your inner “do-it-yourselfer.” While repairing your roof without professional guidance may cut costs in the short term, it’s not always a long-term fix. If you have shingle roofing that needs repairing, do some research to administer a PROPER fix—or seek the guidance of a qualified [...]
Winters in New Jersey are cold, messy and seemingly never-ending and this year has been particularly harsh. However, spring brings with it a new group of home responsibilities, including scheduling your spring roof inspection with a reputable NJ roofing contractor. Why Do I Need Regular Roofing Inspections? Spring roof inspections are important because your roof [...]
The icicles hanging off of your roof may look pretty twinkling in the sun, but did you ever think about what that ice means to your roofing structure? Significant snowfall combined with melting and re-freezing, which New Jersey residents are all too familiar with, can create ice dam problems on your roof. These ice dams [...]
