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.

Poor Attic Ventilation Will Damage Your Newly Installed Roof

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...

We have all read or heard about individuals making the incorrect choice when it was time to hire a roofing contractor. Whether the project was small like a roof repair or large like a complete roof replacement, many individuals have been taken advantage of by contractors in the past. It is important to educate the homeowner on some of the common areas that need to be addressed by the roofing contractor during the initial visits - your roofer should have the answers for you without gray areas.

Several Questions to Ask Your Roofer Before Hiring:

1. Is the roofing contractor licensed and insured in your state?

2. Does the roofing contractor subcontract the labor?

3. Ask for a written roofing estimate - especially for large projects suc...

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...

Once the homeowners decide that they wish to have a roofing contractor perform a full roofing replacement on their home, it is necessary to choose the correct roofing shingles. As your roof is the first line of defense against the year round elements, it is vital that the correct roofing shingles be installed atop your roof. Asphalt roofing shingles are the most common choice for our customers in New Jersey - they are affordable in comparison to slate and wooden shake roofing yet they still protect your home very well. As the popularity of asphalt shingles has skyrocketed to the top, so has the amount of manufacturers as well as styles, colors, shingle performance, and the warranties that manufacturers offer. In this roofing article, we wi...