As summer approaches here in the state of New Jersey, it is important to discuss the impact severe weather may have on your existing roof with primary focus on hail and the damage it can cause . Your roof is the home's first line of defense against the elements - it battles ever changing temperatures, wind, rain, snow, and hail year round. When the weather changes and hail suddenly strikes during the summer months, your roof may suffer instant hail damage . This is especially the case for older roofs that have not been replaced or may have needed replacement in the future. If your roof has sustained damage, it may be necessary to perform roof repairs or even a roof replacement - depending on the severity of the damage.

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

• Quality Materials - Often, roofing contractors will try to persuade you to use cheaper materials to give you a better price.Though competitors do make substitut...

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...

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...

Given the levels of extreme weather patterns in New Jersey, energy efficiency is a vital area to take into consideration when dealing with your roof and attic. Heating and cooling systems that are used for extended periods of time take a toll on your wallet as well as on the expected service life of the heating or cooling units being used. Technology has advanced various items that can be replaced in the home with modern energy efficient counterparts, but today we will focus on energy efficiency that deals with roofing as well as attic space, considering the roofing area as well as attic space is the main barrier from the sun as well as the elements.

Improving Your Roof's Energy Efficiency

• Attic Insulation - A simp...

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...

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

• A ridge vent promotes a cooler and drier attic - reducing the possibility of mold and mildew accumulation or growth, as wel...

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...

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.

Importance of Underlayment Installation during Roof Replacement

The term underlayment is used to describe the protective material that is installed prior to yo...

Throughout the United States, asphalt roofing shingles are the most commonly installed type of shingle by roofing contractors. Asphalt shingles are made here in the United States (some companies have plants in Canada as well) and usually make up a large portion of manufacturers such as GAF or Owens Corning product lines. Asphalt shingles are also commonly used during roof replacements due to the fact that they are easily adaptable to numerous slopes and applications, ease of installation, lightweight, and come in a variety of styles and colors. Based on these reasons, it is safe to say that shingle roofing has become the most popular in recent years.

• Three tab roofing shingles - Three tab roofing shingles are the most common type of ro...