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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.
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 ComparedWhere New Jersey roof leaks actually start, from flashing to ice dams, what's safe to check yourself, and what needs a professional.
Read the guide: Common Roof Leaks in New Jersey and How to Fix ThemTen warning signs, from curling shingles to a sagging deck, that mean it's time to stop patching and start planning a new roof.
Read the guide: 10 Signs You Need a New Roof in NJ
