Vent pipes are installed throughout your home to allow gasses and heat to escape through your roof. Like other exterior portions of your home, the vent pipes – specifically the boots and collars placed on the vent pipes, are exposed to extreme temperature and weather changes. Over the years, as the life expectancy of the boot or collar declines and the unit itself wears out, the homeowner is bound to experience leaks into the attic and even into the interior of the home if enough water has pooled inside of your attic. It is best to have your roof inspected in the early fall, as late fall, winter, and spring often bring heavy amounts of precipitation in our central NJ region.

Facts About Vent Pipe Repairs from a NJ Roofer

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As time passes, your roof will require roof repairs. It is uncommon for a roof to serve properly and not require any maintenance or repairs. The harsh elements in states such as New Jersey take a toll on your roof year round - from the harsh winters to the hot summers, your roofing shingles are working overtime to fulfill their job. It is likely that if your roof does need repairs then they will be required toward the end of your roof's lifespan. In this post we will cover several common roof repairs that we perform for homeowners here in the state of New Jersey.

Common Roof Repairs

• Pipe jack - Pipe jack repairs, otherwise known as vent pipes, are a very common area that fails and causes leaks into the attic as well as the interior of you...

The winter months are a harsh time of the year for your roof - sudden temperature changes, precipitation from rain to snow, as well as high winds will put your roof to the test. Pipe flashing is a common area that tends to fail during the winter months. This is especially the case toward the end of the useful life of the pipe flashing itself as the unit is not longer able to properly protect the pipe. A loose or cracked pipe jack flashing often leads to water damage to the inside of the home. It can also lead to further damage to your roof - roofing shingles can peel thus exposing sheathing, which can soften thanks to the leak thus impacting structural rigidity of the roof.

Vent Pipe Flashing Repairs and Replacement

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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...