Those of us living in apartment blocks and high rise condominiums rarely give much thought to the roof over our heads. That is the owner’s (or management’s) problem – even if problems with the roof inconvenience us personally.
Owner Occupied Landed Property
If your residence is in this category; then you have to be very concerned about your roof since it forms your home’s front line defense between the elements and its cozy interior. There are many ways in which you can keep the weather out of your home; but, most of us wish to do more than simply weather proof our homes as if they were some sort of bunker built to deny an enemy’s ingress. We all want our homes to have an attractive exterior appearance and this goes beyond simply keeping our front yard clean and tidy. We want a “feel good” experience whenever we come home and it is important to us that visitors as well as any casual passersby view our home with favor. This “curb side view” aspect can also play a part when it comes to selling the house for a ”good” price.
Dealing With Traditional Pitched Roofs
Because this design is the most practical for allowing rain water to run off and avoiding deep snow build up; it will always be the most popular and can be seen on the majority of landed, residential properties throughout New Jersey. The wood (or metal) that supports the waterproof covering has to be well maintained and sound but it is the covering itself that is more likely to give us problems that might well need the services of a roofing company if they are to be resolved.
Shingles, slates and shakes are probably the best known coverings in this part of the world. Asphalt shingles being the most popular; although, the range of color options from the synthetic DaVinci Slates is making them a close second (slightly ahead of cedar shakes).
Whatever your personal choice of coverings; none of them can claim to be “everlasting”. Therefore; you really do need to establish a relationship with a fully qualified Roofing Company. Then; they can come in and regularly inspect your roof; make recommendations for repair; implement maintenance and, eventually, advise you about possible complete roof replacement. John Creo’s New Jersey firm of Creo Construction Services, Inc. is one such company that will be of considerable assistance on any or all roofing questions.
