Roof installation needs expert attention. Only a professional roofing contractor knows what to do when. If your roof requires replacement , make sure that you follow the following list to get your new roof installed correctly:

• The first process while working on your roof is removing the old surface material.

•  Next, we inspect the plywood for wet stains and mildew; if there are any, we will replace them immediately.

• Next step is to install the ice dam protection. Ice dam is a synthetic material that works as a barrier against water and improves draining.
• After installing the ice dam protection, new roofing paper (felt) is installed onto the entire surface of the roof.
• Useful tip: Overlapping distance between each course has to be two inches to provide adequate leak protection.
• Following water and ice shield installation; shingle roofing is installed. Galvanized roofing nails are used at this time.
• Last but not least, it is important to remember to clean the working area around the house to ensure that our client can sit back and enjoy the new look of the home.

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If you think you might need some roof repair work done, or you already noticed some leaks or mold, it goes without saying that you need a roof repair. A roof leak that is left unattended can lead to bigger problems like black mold and interior damage. It is also considered the owner responsibility to prevent moisture buildup from any roof leaks. Also no insurance company will cover the removal of black mold. Act now, if you neglect it now, you may be responsible for much bigger leak repair cost or even roof replacement in the future.

Be aware of roofing contractors who offer full roof replacement without thoroughly inspecting your property. Get a second opinion! Call Total Roofing & Siding today to receive a free roofing quote. In most cases your roof won’t need anything besides some missing shingles or new flashing. Your roof leak may not be that bad and you can save thousands of dollars. Here are the most common roof problems and leaking spots:

•  Missing or old shingles

If your roof is old, it is possible that the leak is within the roof field. In most cases it’s just a cost of shingles or shakes. If your roof is shingle covered, look for missing colored granules and cracks. It’s also worth calling a local roofing contractor who can evaluate your roof thoroughly and recommend the best solution.

• Leaking chimney

This is the most popular leaking spot. Flashing around the chimney can rust, deteriorate or work loose from the surfaces they protect. Leaking flashing can funnel streams of water into your house damaging house framing and the ceiling below. You should inspect your chimneys every year to avoid any expensive repairs in the future. Look for any watermarks near chimney.

• Vent Pipe Leaks

Look for cracked rubber around the plumbing pipe. The vent pipe flashing should dive up and under the shingles that extend up roof from the middle of the plumbing vent. Some seals do not hold well to ultraviolet radiation and fail in about 10 years so try to remember to inspect your vent pipes before winter and after any heavy weather conditions.

•  Leaking skylights

Many times homeowners first realize they have a skylight leak by finding water stained ceilings or a puddle of water on the floor below a skylight. Call your local roofing contractor to evaluate if you need to replace it or just fix it. Usually if your skylight is new, just a fix is needed.

If you are in need of roof repair, roof replacement or you just need to get a second opinion, call Total Roofing & Siding today for a free quote. We are local NJ roofing contractors that serves surrounding areas since 1999.

Most of us do not worry about the condition of our roofs until it is too late. More often than not we ignore the early warnings and react to the situation quite late when the maximum damage has already been done. It is important that you realize that the roof is a very important aspect of your home and it is absolutely vital that you take good care of your roof. The problem lies in the fact that we do not frequently inspect our roofs and check for leakages or breakages, etc. We react only when the roof starts leaking from the sides or it starts dripping from the top. As a homeowner, it is important to remember that roofing works can be quite expensive. So, make sure that you get the roof inspected by a professional roof inspector who will make a thorough examination of the roof and offer his suggestions and solutions.

Ensure that a comprehensive roof inspection is done by a licensed home inspector or a professional roof inspector. A roof inspector will walk around on your roof and makes a visual examination of the interior as well as the exterior aspects of the roof. If your roof is quite steep and is made up of cedar shakes or fragile slate coverings, the roof inspector will take a closer look at the condition of your roof.

One of the first things that the roof inspector will examine is the gutters, dormers, chimneys, pipe vents and crickets. He will also inspect the roof surfacing material that has been used. The roof inspector will also inspect the interiors of your roof like the interior chimney surfaces, roof braces, the sheathing condition, fasteners and other materials.

Apart from this roof inspectors also help prospective home owners by assessing the condition of the roofs and giving a complete analysis of the roof which will help you in making an informed buying decision.

Siding installation is an important home improvement activity. Effective siding installation goes a long way in enhancing the external of your home. There are different kinds of siding available in the market. However, vinyl sidings have caught the imagination of people of late. We can see more and more people using vinyl siding as a material for giving their homes a new look. The good thing about vinyl siding is that it is not heavy and hence it is quite easy to install. Another feature is that vinyl sidings can be installed on any type of house. Further, you can choose from a wide variety of vinyl sidings with a variety of colors. This means that you do not have to invest in paint.

We offer three kinds of siding;

• vinyl (traditional type)
• fiber cemented hardy plank (best on the market, available in 25 colours)
• cedar siding

Whatever material you need for a vinyl siding installation is available with the manufacturers. You can either purchase directly from them or buy from the local stores dealing in sidings. All the material is available along with instruction manuals but don’t try to install it by yourself! Call your local roofing contractor to schedule a siding installation. Only by hiring a professional contractor to install your new siding, it’s guaranteed that the installation will be done correct!

One of the first things that contractors do when they install a vinyl siding is installing the starter strips to the base of your exterior walls. Then, they place the starter strips at the bottom of the walls and then they fix the nails. This helps them in sealing up the lowermost ends of the siding panel. The next thing is, to put up the corner caps at the point where the two corners of the walls meet. Then they install the trim strips in the areas that surround the doors, windows as well as other utility openings. This way they will be able to conceal the edges of the siding that are adjacent to the various openings. Once this is done, siding contractors install the vinyl siding, starting from the bottom of the wall and moving slowly upwards.

Gutters – We install two kinds of gutters; 5 and 6 inch types. They come in aluminum or copper variants.

Our company offers a variety of other construction services for residential and commercial customers such as:

• stone,
• windows,
• doors,
• shutters,
• skylight,
• sheetrock,
• paint,
• trim,
• floor tile,
• hard wood,
• porches.