As we have entered the month of December, it is crucial to prepare our homes for the upcoming winter. Given the importance and role of the roof during all seasons, it is important to prepare your roof for the extreme changes in temperature as well as precipitation that the winter months bring throughout the state of New Jersey. Below we will outline several approaches the homeowner can take to better prepare their roof for the upcoming winter weather to avoid major and costly damage their home could sustain as a result of negligence.

Winter NJ Roofing Maintenance Tips

• Gutter Cleaning - A much overlooked aspect of roofing maintenance, gutter cleaning should be performed in the fall and spring. Without adequate flow throughout the gutters due ...

The NRCA (National Roofing Contractors Association) recommends for semi annual roofing inspection to be completed. The recommended time frames are in the fall and late spring. Many homeowners do not follow this advice for numerous reasons - carelessness, lack of knowledge of potential risks, or the unwillingness to hire a professional that will perform the proper inspection and tuneup process.

A roof replacement is a large project for many homeowners. It is necessary to hire the right roofing contractor, but your roof's needs do not end there. Like a new vehicle, a roof needs to be maintained in a timely fashion to maximize its lifespan. If you neglect your new vehicle, it will not last as long as the manufacturer stated. If you neglect your roof, you risk shortening the lifespan of the roof as well as other potential damage to your home.

Roof Replacement - Maximizing the Life of Your Roof

We will outline several steps that the homeowner can take on a regular basis to maximize the lifespan of their newly replaced roof.

• Clean your gutters - Leaves as well as other debris can clog your gutters, thus prev...

Each home needs annual maintenance and your home's roof is no exception. To properly protect your home from the elements year round, the roof must be inspected annually and properly maintained if need be. If left unattended, you roof may become damaged in areas such as the chimney flashing, pipe jack, or you may have curled or missing roofing shingles that may potentially lead to a leak if severe weather approaches your region.

Proper Roofing Maintenance

• Clear debris from your roof. Leaves and branches can and will soak up water, thus causing damage to your shingles as well as your gutters. The roof is designed to channel water away from the house, which cannot take place if debris are present.
• Check state of flashing. Flashing may become...

As winter quickly approaches here in New Jersey, many homeowners with doubts as to their roof's condition should contact a qualified roofing contractor for a roofing inspection as well as the proper roof repairs. A roofing inspection should be noted as preventive roof maintenance that will save you money in the long run - if an area of your roof is deemed as in need of repairs, you will prevent further damage from impacting the rest of your roof as well as the interior of your home.

Fall Roofing Maintenance and Inspections

Winter brings various elements that can further damage your existing roof and cause minor fixes to turn into major emergency roofing repairs. High winds, large amounts of snow, as well as the occurrence of heavy rains wh...