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Wind, rain, snow and sun are all enemies of building materials. In the middle Atlantic, there’s no lack of any of them. Winds howl when hurricanes approach. Summer thunderstorms sometimes generate Category One hurricane-force winds. In the summer, the sun’s ultraviolet rays beat down on NJ roofs. Tropical systems bring torrential rains. Nor’easters dump feet of snow. Throughout the course

Insulating your home may not necessarily be something you’ve thought of when considering home improvements. We are often focused on improving the exterior of our home for the sake of curb appeal, improving the interior for comfort or personal style, or we choose to make updates based on necessity (i.e., leaks, cracks, etc.). Despite this, insulating your home is incredibly

When it comes to roofing, looks can be deceiving. While one new roof might do its job for decades, another might show signs of early deterioration. Substandard shingles might lose their granules, flashing that’s not installed correctly can cause leaks, and misplaced fasteners could leave your shingles at risk in a bad windstorm. Your roof installation needs to have a

Siding is an aesthetic choice that can show off your personality and style. It is also essential when considering your home’s resale value, so you must weigh all your options. Here, we’ve written a breakdown of the different kinds of siding available. Vinyl Siding Vinyl siding first appeared after WWII, but don’t let its age fool you! Vinyl siding has

When shopping for shingles, you’ll notice various options available that range in price and durability. It may seem easy to go with the cheaper alternative, 3-tab shingles, over architectural shingles since they look very similar, but not all asphalt shingles are the same. Architectural shingles are recommended for New Jersey homeowners because they can often survive extreme winds, ice dams,

When there are problems with a residential roof, one of three solutions is possible: repair, re-roof, or replace. Often, a repair will take care of a localized leak. If only one layer of shingles was used on a roof that is in decent shape, re-roofing is an option.  If there are multiple layers of shingles on the roof, or if

There are many benefits of improving your home’s insulation. Among them are added comfort and energy savings. Both fiberglass and cellulose insulation are effective options for residential insulation.  While our team will always help you choose the right insulation for your home, we’ve compiled this list of the pros and cons of each type to help you understand our recommendations.

Homeowners often think about improving their residential insulation to retain heat in the winter. However, it also keeps you cool during the summer, helping keep your air conditioning from escaping. When you’ve been outside on one of those hot, sticky days during a New Jersey summer, that cool, conditioned air in your home is all the more appealing. Make the

Roofing and siding contractors are not something that most homeowners in northern NJ need frequently. When you do need a trusted roofing or siding contractor, it can be difficult to think of the right questions to ask as you’re vetting contractors. Because we want you to have the right questions and feel comfortable with the contractor you choose, we’ve compiled

When homeowners have an issue with or damage to their roof, they may be fearful and confused. Without a trusted local roofer, homeowners may fall victim to a variety of unscrupulous tactics some roofers use to take advantage of people who are looking for a fast roof replacement.