Icicles have become an iconic symbol of winter, but there’s more to them than meets the eye. They’re often seen in holiday films as something fun and beautiful during freezing temperatures, but icicles are not as glamorous as the holiday season has made them seem. Large icicles hanging from your roof may be a potential…
By Amanda Veinott Identify Current Intake Ventilation Intake ventilation typically occurs along your eaves / gutter edges via soffit vents, an eave-level intake vent like GAF Cobra Intake Pro, or possibly gable vents if your home doesn’t have soffits – like many Cape Cod style homes. Identify Current Exhaust Ventilation Exhaust ventilation typically occurs through…
Let’s talk about attic ventilation… Many people don’t think of attic ventilation as a huge cause for concern as most attics hold storage or are simply empty spaces that hold insulation. The truth is: having a balanced ventilation system plays a significant role in protecting the inside of your home by allowing it to breathe….
We’re always on the lookout for news and articles that we can bring to our client’s attention whether it’s interesting case studies about successful installations or preparing our clients for impending price hikes. One group of articles that we keep an eye on are any involving roofing scams. We’ve blogged about these before in an…
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….
Having a damaged roof is already a stressful situation, and it can feel like the contractor is speaking an entirely different language. A quick glance at this handy guide can help make your conversation more pleasant and yield better results. Asphalt – the is the water-proofing stuff applied to various types of roofing materials Course…
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…
This is another one of those questions we’ve heard hundreds of times in our nearly 40 years in the roof-replacement business. The answer to this is “maybe” because we can’t determine whether this is the best course of action without knowing precisely why a homeowner is hoping to clean his or her roof in the…
The question “Should I see daylight in my attic?” is one NJ roofing contractors hear often, and because the answer is not a simply “yes” or “no,” we’d like to provide you with a primer that helps you better understand what to look for, why you might see patches of light, whether they’re normal, when…
