Roofing Blog

By: Jerry Ski | August 31, 2014

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The summer has gone by very quickly and Brothers Roofing was very busy performing numerous roofing repairs and roof installations throughout the Central New Jersey regions. The cities of Hamilton, Lawrenceville, Trenton, Princeton, Ewing, West Windsor as well as others in Mercer County were common grounds for much of our work. We took on both residential and commercial customers.


One recent job that stands out is an emergency repair that we performed at a local (privately owned) paint store here in Hamilton Township, NJ. The owner contacted us and informed us that he had a fairly large amount of water coming into the store and needed repairs ASAP before more damage would occur inside.


Upon further examination we found:

  • Only 6" of leak barrier...

By: Jerry Ski | March 31, 2014

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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...

By: Jerry Ski | March 06, 2014

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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...

By: Jerry Ski | March 02, 2014

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Fixing a leak can be a tricky roof repair as the cause is not always easy to detect. A leak will usually be the first sign of the need for roof repairs, but the location of the leak may not necessarily indicate the area that is damaged on your roof. Damaged or not properly installed roofing shingles allow water to run down your roof and accumulate in an area often several feet from the damaged shingles. This may further cause damage to the roofing and sub-roofing materials. A proper roofing inspection needs to be performed to find the cause of the leak and fix the damage in a proper way. The worst thing a homeowner can do is not address a leak before winter weather sets in, especially given that more often than not the repair nee...

By: Jerry Ski | February 16, 2014

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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...

By: Jerry Ski | February 10, 2014

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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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By: Jerry Ski | February 01, 2014

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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...

By: Jerry Ski | January 26, 2014

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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...

By: Jerry Ski | December 19, 2013

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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...

By: Jerry Ski | December 05, 2013

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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...

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