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Straight answers on roofs, chimneys, gutters, siding and masonry for North Jersey homeowners — written by the crew that does the work.
A metal roof is better than shingles for homeowners who plan to stay 25 years or more, and asphalt shingles are better for homeowners who need the lowest upfront cost or plan to sell within 15 years. Neither…
Read the guide: Metal roof vs asphalt shingles for NJ homesYes, New Jersey homeowners insurance covers roof replacement when a covered peril damages the roof. Covered perils include windstorm, hail, fallen trees, fire, and vandalism. Normal wear and tear is not covered.…
Read the guide: Does Homeowners Insurance Cover Roof Replacement in NJ?Who pays for the sidewalk in front of a New Jersey home, what your town specifies, how a poured sidewalk is built, and when winter stops the pour.
Read the guide: Poured Concrete Sidewalk Replacement in NJ: What Homeowners Should KnowMaterial type, matching a discontinued profile, sheathing damage and lead-paint rules on older homes all move a siding repair estimate. Here's how.
Read the guide: Understanding the Siding Repair Cost BreakdownOverflow in ordinary rain, a sagging run, standing water, and rot behind the fascia all point to an installation error, not just an aging gutter.
Read the guide: Signs of Improper Gutter Installation in Passaic County, NJNFPA 211 calls for a chimney inspection every year. What the three inspection levels cover, why creosote and carbon monoxide make it a safety issue.
Read the guide: Why You Should Get an Annual Chimney InspectionLoose step flashing, caulk standing in for metal, a missing cricket, rust streaks and attic stains: ten signs the flashing at your chimney has failed.
Read the guide: 10 Signs Your Chimney Flashing Is FailingSpalling brick, open joints, a cracked crown, efflorescence, a lean, rusted metal, or a ceiling stain: what each sign means and what fixes it.
Read the guide: 7 Signs You Need Brick and Chimney RepairHow to verify a New Jersey roofing contractor's registration, what a written contract should include, and the storm-chaser red flags to watch for.
Read the guide: How to Choose a Roofing Contractor in New JerseyTen roofing materials compared on weight, service life and cost position, so you know what your roof frame can actually carry.
Read the guide: Roof Materials for New Jersey Homes: 10 Options Compared
