Pilesgrove and Upper Pittsgrove, both located in Salem County, NJ, are agricultural communities in a rural setting. There are farms, expanses of open land for cattle, outbuildings, cattle, and mixed-use properties. All of this means that the roofing on rural properties experiences a vastly different set of risks when compared to suburban residences. Wind exposure, moisture,
Salem County in South Jersey has a unique landscape, one that is beautiful but also harsh. The flatter land around Salem County, paired with proximity to the Delaware River and Bay, can impact roofing systems negatively. But the biggest impact? Wind uplift. Wind-related roof damage can do untold amounts of wear to a roof in
South Jersey is affected by a four-season climate and humidity for a large portion of the year. Gloucester County is not spared from this. With proximity to the Delaware River, along with many other lakes, rivers, and streams, Gloucester County (Deptford, Washington Township, Woodbury, Mantua, and the like) is a hot spot for mold growth and
Commercial roofs in coastal areas, such as Cape May, Whitesboro, Mayville, and beyond all have something in common, regardless of the industry. The roof on your business property is impacted by the environment. Even slightly inland, salt, humidity, and UV exposure accelerates your roof’s aging, leading to premature replacement and money lost. If you want
Nor’easters are common storms that typically form along the East Coast. With strong winds that bring rain or snow and coastal flooding, Nor’easters can be a huge problem for homeowners along the Delaware Bay, like North Cape May and Villas. When multiple storms strike between September and April of every year, your roof doesn’t get
In South Jersey, many ocean-facing properties, such as those beautiful beach houses in Cape May and Ocean County, are faced with a silent and unknown danger. That refreshing salt mist is detrimental to various roofing components, including skylights and roof seals. Unfortunately, you can’t escape the damage it may cause, you can only prepare for it.
Commercial buildings may be anything from warehouses, martial arts schools, pizzerias, or general retail, but they all have to handle the same weather patterns in Cape May. That means four distinct seasons, plenty of humidity, and the unique conditions of various industries. Commercial roofs in Cape May also need to have a way to funnel
Green Creek and Dias Creek in Cape May County are two communities close to the water. Some homes may been on the creek itself, while others are a short distance from the bay or the ocean. Either way, your roof is exposed to serious levels of moisture throughout the year—and that moisture poses a risk.
The classic South Jersey summer includes prolonged heat, high UV exposure, and elevated humidity. While this is standard weather, suburban neighborhood residences often struggle with summer heat. Asphalt, buildings, and limited airflow transform many areas throughout South Jersey into heat-retaining bubbles, and all that heat aggressively ages asphalt shingles. That’s why so many roofing problems
In many areas of Gloucester County, such as Deptford Township or Woodbury, there are a number of homes that were built decades ago. Housing stock in these areas are older and often have components that aren’t up to modern standards, such as the roof flashing. When roof flashing gets old and begins to fail, it
