Roofing Blog
By: Jerry Ski | August 26, 2015
Brothers Roofing recently completed a full roofing replacement on a home in Allentown, NJ. We were one of several companies bidding the job, and as you can imagine, the customer received numerous prices from local roofing companies yet the majority did not address ventilation issues that the home had due to its age. Brothers Roofing ultimately received the job as we had properly educated the customer as to what the home needed to have a properly installed and venting roof that will serve properly for many years to come.
In a previously written article, we outlined the advantages of a full roofing replacement versus installing a second layer of shingles. After the pricing and education materials were submitted to the homeowner for this job, ...
By: Jerry Ski | October 13, 2014
The central New Jersey area is flooded with roofers. Hamilton, Lawrenceville, Ewing, Trenton, Princeton, as well other areas throughout Mercer County contain dozens of roofing companies. Some companies have built up reputations throughout many years of service while some are just fly by companies that are here one day and gone the next. Many of our clients often ask us "Why are you adamant on a full roof replacement when "reputable roofer" company or "unknown roofer" company gave us a quote to re-roof over our existing shingles and it is considerably less than your quote of a full roof replacement." The quote you received is actually cheaper initially, but down the road, the advice "reputable roofer" company or "unknown roofer" company ...
By: Jerry Ski | April 10, 2014
When your roof has reached the end of its useful life, it is time to replace it with a new roof that will protect your home for many years to come. You will surely collect several written estimates from local roofing companies to compare pricing, warranties, availability, as well as other factors. It is crucial for the consumer to be informed of the roof replacement process so that he or she can compare and analyze the written estimates and make sure the roofing companies are all performing the same services.
Vital Roof Replacement Steps
Category: Roof Replacement
By: Jerry Ski | March 31, 2014
When undertaking a roof replacement project, the roofing contractor should take the time to properly install your roof . Often, this is not the case, as either lack of knowledge or trying to cut corners causes the contractor to rush through the job. The end result is almost always a negative one, with the customer ending up with an improperly installed roof. The roofer should be skilled enough to not make common mistakes . Additionally, the roofer should price the work for good workmanship and not low enough to make sure they get the job. Pricing is important to customers, but we have been told that some of our local competitors tend to "low-ball" the prices just to get the job and then spend many days fixing the jobs that they rushe...
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By: Jerry Ski | March 12, 2014
As roofs deteriorate,the homeowner is faced with an important decision: should I perform roof repairs or should I hire a roofing contractor to perform a full roof replacement ? There are several important factors that you should consider along the way, as if your replace the roof too early then you may be wasting money but if you fail to properly repair the roof you maybe risking additional damage to your home.
Roof Replacement versus Roofing Repair
A proper roofing inspection can determine the extent of damage that has been done to your roof over the years by the elements. In some cases, it may not be possible to perform repairs as certain damage can be too large or the life expectancy of your roof has pa...
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Tags: roof replacement, roof repair
By: Jerry Ski | February 24, 2014
As a homeowner, it is vital that you take the time to research areas before committing to spend thousands of dollars on an item or a project. We all know that money does not grow on trees, yet sometimes it is better to spend a little more for a reputable service or product rather than spending less and purchasing something inferior. This theory applies to construction projects as well. Today, we will go over roofing estimates and what the homeowner should look for after they have decided to collect bids for a roof replacement service on their home. What should the estimate cover? How detailed should it be? What other factors should you analyze once you have compared written roof replacement estimates ?
Roof Replacement Estimate...
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Tags: roof replacement, roofer
By: Jerry Ski | February 20, 2014
Roofing ventilation is a key component of a properly installed and healthy roof. Without the correct ventilation, the roof's life expectancy is shortened drastically, moisture and heat can build in your attic which can result in mold or milder as well as inflated energy costs, and condensation can build up in your attic causing water damage to the interior of your home. Ventilation needs to be properly addressed during the roof replacement process by your local roofer , who will usually install a ridge vent at the peak of your roof.
Benefits of a Ridge Vent for Your Roof as well as Your Home
Category: Roof Replacement
By: Jerry Ski | February 16, 2014
A roof replacement is the most common roofing service that we offer to our customers. We pride ourselves on providing quality services as well as a professional recommendation as to which service you should choose when deciding on the type of roofing project. We try to explain the pros of each roofing service we offer to our customers so they can make an informed decision.
Tear Off or New Layer?
This is a common question that is asked by our customers when we visit them for our initial roofing consultation. We have found that numerous local roofing contractors just try to persuade the customers to purchase a roofing service from them without actually taking the time to explain the benefits or risks with that servi...
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Tags: roofing contractor, roofing shingles, roof replacement
By: Jerry Ski | February 01, 2014
The state of New Jersey witnesses extremes during the four seasons. Winter brings frigid temperatures, high winds and large snow fall amounts with passing storms, while summer brings high temperatures for weeks which are often accompanied by strong thunderstorms and even hail. These weather conditions cause your roof to work extremely hard to properly protect your home while taking a beating from the elements. For the roofing system to properly protect the home from the harsh weather conditions in the state of NewJersey, it needs help which is added in the form of underlayments.
The term underlayment is used to describe the protective material that is installed prior to yo...
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By: Jerry Ski | January 13, 2014
Proper attic ventilation is an area that needs to be addressed during roof replacement. Your newly replaced roof is installed to properly protect your home from the daily elements, yet an improperly vented attic will negatively impact your roof's ability to protect your home. Your roof must allow fresh air to enter into your attic from the outside to not only extend the life of your roof but also to combat energy costs as well as to prevent any structural damage that may take place.
Just as a vehicle needs fresh air to operate, so does your roof - it requires an adequate intake of air as well as a fully functioning exhaust for this air to circulate out. If your roof lacks the pro...
Category: Roof Replacement
Tags: roof, roofing contractor, roof replacement, ventilation