GJK Spotlight Project – A Beautiful Blue James Hardie Siding Install, With New Roof and Doors in Long Valley, NJ
The effects of 27 years of sun, rain, snow, and wind began to really show the toll that the original roof and wood siding was taking on this lovely home in Long Valley, NJ. The homeowners knew it was time to replace the weathered exterior, and decided to seize the opportunity to take it from…
Randolph, NJ house gets new roof and siding – original asbestos siding removed safely.
Asbestos siding Asbestos is a natural material that is mined and then formed into many industrial and residential items. It has been used extensively in the US since the early 1900’s and took off in popularity because it was both heat and chemical resistant and is a great insulator. It’s only in the last 40…
Roofing, Siding and Gutters project – Budd Lake, NJ 07828
There is a very distinct timeline process that we keep to when replacing roofs and/or siding – this project in Budd Lake was no different in that respect. Initial inspection of roof and exterior surfaces: When our sales engineer comes to your house we do a thorough inspection of the old roof noting any problem…
New James Hardie Siding – Rockaway, NJ 07866
Once upon a time siding options were pretty limited – in fact, there was really only one option, wood. Wooden siding, or clapboards, date back to the 1600s and was used to cover up the somewhat rough finish of those early timber-framed homes. Wood shingles or “shakes” were popular into the 1900s. Wooden siding looks…
Roof, Siding and Windows Home Improvement project – Morristown, NJ, 07960
The adage “A picture is worth a thousand words” is often used when we struggle to write a description of a task or project but can show the result with an image. Sometimes it’s just better to let the images tell the story – they do a better job than any words. That’s definitely the…
New roof changes look of home – Rockaway, NJ, 07866
Sometimes a little thing can ruin a bigger thing. For our clients, the V. family of Rockaway, that little something was the look of their roof, specifically the patches of algae that not only spoiled the look but were potentially signs of hidden damage. This unsightly problem can sometimes be solved with cleaning (read more…
Roofing project – Rockaway, NJ 07866
Let’s face it – with roofs it’s often a case of “out of sight, out of mind”. It’s not easy to see what’s happening on our roof even if we get a decent view of it from ground level and unless we’re a trained professional we’d likely not catch every potential issue. When a roof…
Complete exterior renovation – Mount Olive Township, NJ 07828
George J Keller & Sons have been in business for over 40 years – over that time we’ve grown to be one of North Jersey’s top home exterior renovation contractors by concentrating on three key areas; Roofing, Siding & Windows. It even says so in our logo! The reality is that most projects that we…
Vinyl Siding project, Randolph NJ 07869
All home remodeling projects have their quirks and unforeseen elements – you really don’t know what you’re going to find behind an old facade or under an old roof until you take it off. This siding project in Randolph was more interesting than most because when we removed the existing siding we found a method…
Home makeover project, Lincoln Park, NJ 07035 (Roof, Siding and Windows)
Our client has a lovely ranch that’s on the corner as you enter their development – but it was starting to look a bit shabby. The roof was stained, the siding was drab and the windows were starting to look their age. The owners selected a great combination of roofing, siding and windows to replace…
Siding, Windows and Entry Door Project – Morristown, NJ 07960
Our clients (Mr. & Mrs. McG.) have a lovely house on a large lot in Morristown that was starting to show its age especially with its siding and windows. The original wooden siding that was installed was damaged in a number of places around the house and maintenance was proving more and more difficult. They…
Fiber Cement Siding Installation (James Hardie) – Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
Our blog has many instances of successful James Hardie Fiber Cement projects – one in Pittstown, NJ, another in Whippany, NJ and yet another in Long Valley, NJ. We tend to concentrate on the whole project – from removal of the old siding through prepping the house by repairing and wrapping it to the installation…
James Hardie Fiber Cement Siding Project – Pittstown, NJ 08867
We recently completed a great James Hardie Fiber Cement siding project for a family home in Pittstown, NJ. The owners (Mr. & Mrs. B.) wanted to move away from their old siding which was starting to look washed out. They selected a combination of James Hardie HardiePlank Wood Grain and Shake siding for their project…
Vinyl siding project – Wayne, NJ 07470
They say that “the devil is in the details” – small details can become a big(ger) deal especially if there are mistakes made in them. Small details when done correctly can also mean that a good project becomes a great project. The work we did for Mr. & Mrs. M. of Wayne definitely falls into…
Home Improvement Project includes New Front Door, Morristown, NJ 07960
When we do home improvement projects to upgrade our home we do them for a variety of reasons: Something broke and needs fixing We got sick of looking at “it” and wanted a newer, more attractive version of “it” There was a sale and we got it cheap! At some point in our home ownership…
Wood siding project, Hackettstown, NJ 07840
The overwhelming majority of homes in the US are constructed from wood – when our forefathers arrived on these shores they were amazed at the variety and amount of trees they encountered and home builders haven’t looked back since. Plain wooden houses are, well, plain so over the years various types of siding has been…
New James Hardie siding project, Whippany, NJ 07981
Who hasn’t thought about getting a new house but without all the hassle of actually buying a new house and moving and all that other nonsense? Our client, Mr. Tim L., of Whippany, NJ found the best possible solution for this situation – he had us install brand new James Hardie siding on his house…
New roof project – Wayne, NJ 07470
There’s nothing too complicated about this roofing project on the face of it. Mr. K has a lovely extended ranch in Wayne and he needed a new roof for his home. When our roofing experts talk to our clients, they spend quite a bit of time explaining that it’s never as straightforward as just attaching…
Siding project, Long Valley, NJ 07853
Don’t we all, at some point, think about getting a new house? Maybe where we’re living is OK size-wise but everything else about the house looks old or tired. But who wants to go through the hassle of moving? That was the dilemma facing Mr & Mrs B. in Long Valley. Their house was in…
New roof and siding for home in Long Valley, NJ 07853
George J Keller and Sons recently completed a home remodeling project in Long Valley, New Jersey. The project required us to replace the roof and the siding. In projects like this we tackle them in a set order so that we can best handle any issues that might come along. First we replace the roof….
New roof installation, Morristown, NJ
Things get old! That might seem like an obvious statement but we have a habit of forgetting that when it comes to internal household items like appliances & plumbing fixture and external items like roofing & siding – we forget until they break! With a roof there are a couple of telltale signs that your…
New roof project for Parsippany, NJ homeowner
We inspect hundreds of roofs every year. Sometimes the homeowner has a specific area of concern which might be addressed with a small repair. Sometimes the homeowner just wants to be reassured that their roof is OK – because typically we can’t see the roof, so who really knows? That was the case with Jeff…
New roof and siding transforms house – Roxbury, NJ 07852
Anthony F. owns a lovely family house in Roxbury Township, NJ. Lovely in every respect other than the roof and siding which were starting to show their age. This really brought down the curb appeal of the house. Anthony contacted George J Keller & Sons and following an initial consultation with one of our experienced,…
New roof and siding transforms house – Morristown, NJ 07960
Every home owner dreads the day when they realize that their house needs a lot of work! Exterior maintenance is a pain to keep up with so we often keep putting it off – but when the outside elements are starting to get inside we need to take action. We were asked to take a…
New siding transforms house – Bernardsville, NJ 07924
If you’ve ever wondered whether new siding really can change the look of a house, look no further than the recent project that the siding professionals at George J Keller & Sons undertook for a family home in Bernardsville, New Jersey. The existing siding was starting to look very tired with stains and repairs. The…
Successful roofing project – Mendham, NJ 07945
Sue & Robert S had just received the go-ahead for a loan to renovate the interior of their lovely home in Mendham, NJ when they realized that they could be risking all the new work if their 20+ year roof failed! A quick inspection from our roofing experts showed numerous, potential issues with their existing…
Home improvement project – Morristown, New Jersey
So, where do you go when you inspiration for a home improvement project? We might see something that our neighbors have done and we say “I’d like something like that…” Or maybe we ask friends and family for suggestions. If they don’t work for you and you need some additional help we can strongly suggest…
Combined roofing and siding project – Flanders, NJ 07836
Mr. and Mrs. L. of Flanders contacted us in May of this year to replace their roof and siding. One of their main concerns was the existing asbestos siding on the house. Asbestos was commonly added to cement siding up to the late 1970s/early 1980s before being banned by the EPA in 1989. The asbestos…
Combined roofing and solar project – Chester, NJ 07930
We recently completed a combined roofing and solar project for Caroline S. in Chester New Jersey. Caroline’s 25 year old roof was on its last legs and had developed leaks. Her biggest concern was what to do with her 10-year old solar panels on the back of her house – the panels were working OK,…
James Hardie Siding project – Morristown, NJ 07960
We recently completed a nice siding project for Shannon & Dan, a great couple in Morristown. After meeting with our sales consultant, Brendan, the client selected James Hardie fiber cement siding as the best solution for their needs. Fiber cement siding is a great choice for many homes because it provides a combination of desirable…