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Residential
Mike Stone

Does Homeowners Insurance Cover Roof Leaks?

Homeowners insurance policies cover many forms of roof damage that are the direct result of winter weather. These policies cover roof damage caused by what insurers call a “covered peril.” Common examples are fire, wind and hail. As Allstate says regarding this policy, “it typically helps pay to repair sudden, accidental damage.” 

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Residential
Dean Logan

How Much Snow Can a Roof Hold?

A proper New Jersey roof must support its own weight, the weight of a possible second layer of shingles and heavy snow/ice accumulations. Ideally, it will also have the strength to resist large branches that might strike it.  

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Residential
Mike Stone

5 Insurance Roof Replacement Questions to Consider

It is a real shock when extreme winds or other forces damage your roof. Insurers refer to them as “covered perils.” Hail and fire are other examples. Sustaining roof damage is a jarring experience for a homeowner. One day, you’re enjoying the comfort and security afforded by your roof. The next, you’re in a full-blown emergency. When your roof is

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Residential
Dean Logan

Your Insurance Roof Replacement Questions Answered

When high winds, hail or fire damage your roof, it’s time to act without delay. Unfortunately, this may lead to hasty decisions that can prove costly. The key is to do two things right away. First, call your agent. Second, get a reputable roofing contractor involved.  At first, most homeowners think about a couple of key insurance roof replacement questions.

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Residential
Mike Stone

The Most Commonly Asked Insurance Roof Replacement Questions

When you have insurance roof replacement questions of any kind, you want answers you can trust. Some agents and the insurers they represent are trustworthy, and they mean well. However, no one can assess a roof’s condition quite like an experienced roofing specialist can. By contrast, insurers ask their adjusters to assess all types of residential damage. Roofing expertise is

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Window Design
Residential
Dean Logan

The Best Siding Contractors in North NJ Offer These Services

When the time comes to invest in new siding, a NJ homeowner faces a key decision. Who should you hire to install it? Keep in mind that you’ll rely on the chosen contractor to install new trim and housewrap as well. You might also add insulation board, replace soffits or update shutters.

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3 Reasons Why Owens Corning Shingles Are Right for Your Home
Residential
Al Logan

3 Reasons Why Owens Corning Shingles Are Right for Your Home

When the time comes for a roof replacement, you want a roofing manufacturer and a contractor you can trust. After all, you’re investing in your home’s first line of defense against extreme weather. In New Jersey, that means bouts with wind-driven rain, blizzards, ice storms and even large hail. Temperature extremes also test roof systems. In this part of the

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Residential
Dean Logan

The Best Roofing Contractors in Bergen County NJ Offer These 3 Services

Many things go into making a local company one of the best roofing contractors in Bergen County, NJ. Years of reputable service to the community and factory certification are two reasons. Versatility is another. Many homeowners live in Bergen County for many years. They like having a single contractor for all their roofing, siding, window and power washing needs. They

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Residential
Mike Stone

Here’s the Most Important Detail to Remember When Vetting Siding Companies in NJ

The siding on your home is one of its most visible elements. Therefore, when you’re looking for new siding, you’ll also want to find an NJ siding company that will install it according to the manufacturer’s specifications. You’ll want to partner with a reputable, local contractor that will successfully address the things that are most important to you, like: Architectural

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