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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...