Our roof is the first line of defense that protects the home against the elements. Year round, the roof is battered by the sun, wind, and rain. Having said that, winter is especially hard on your home's roof because of the extremes it threatens with -high winds, snow fall, rain, and drastic temperature changes. All of these factors force your roof to work overtime to properly protect your home. For the roof to be properly effective, it needs to be inspected before these weather patterns takes place to make sure there are not any "weak" areas such as missing shingles, damaged flashing, or missing chimney caps that could cause your roof to become damaged during the winter months.

Common Roof Repairs Needed before Winter

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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...

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...