Ask any reputable New Jersey roofing contractors, and they’ll agree that the routine roofing maintenance is a necessity. Unfortunately, too many homeowners are lenient when it comes to scheduling this service. Their approach is to wait for repair needs to crop up and then pay attention to their roofing system. The latter approach is how…
Now that summer is coming to a close, most homeowners are switching gears and getting things ready around the home for the upcoming fall season and everything it brings. When it comes to preparing your home for the coming fall, there’s actually more to the task than most homeowners realize at first, and while getting…
What is underlayment? Underlayment acts as a protective barrier between the roof deck and roofing materials (such as metal or shingles). Underlayment also serves as protection against water damage and extreme weather damage. There are several different types of underlayment, however, the two most common are asphalt-saturated felt and non-bitumen synthetic underlayment. Asphalt-saturated felt is…
While the summer months aren’t generally as bad as the fall when it comes to leaves and random debris finding their way into your gutters, one of the worst things you can do as summer finally begins to wind down in the coming weeks is to ignore your gutters entirely. Debris buildup still…
Well, it’s happened: Your home has roof damage. Don’t worry. It was only a matter of time before you had to deal with roofing issues, so this is certainly nothing to panic over. Just get to the work to get your roof back in shape. But don’t get to it too quickly just yet. After all,…
Having a leak in your roof go undetected for an extended period of time can cause a lot of damage. Thankfully, there are many different methods of detecting roof leaks early, which can save you a lot of stress and money. Of…
Linden, NJOctober2014—Joseph David Roofing announced the completion of a roof project at Warinanco Park in Roselle, NJ. The park’s restroom station is deemed an historic building by the county and it was important to choose an appropriate look to maintain the aesthetic integrity of the structure. The company installed a new DaVinci synthetic slate roof…
A new report from the World Green Building Council (WGBC) finds increasing evidence that office design significantly impacts the health, well-being and productivity of occupants. Green offices have a positive effect on workers within the building. Workers report greater satisfaction when their office is open, bright, and incorporates natural light and greenery. This satisfaction leads…
If you read this blog, you are very aware of the proliferation of solar panel roofs, reflective white roofs, and garden roofs, but there is another option that is gaining traction as well: evaporative cooling systems. Evaporation and its cooling effects have been utilized by cultures dating back to ancient times. The easiest way to…
Cool Roofing Solutions for the Summertime Heat White Roofs Keep Buildings Cooler Cool roofing beats summer heat. Eco-friendly roofing materials are not a fad. White, or reflective, roofs have been in use for the past 20 years. Commonly referred to as “cool roofing”, they have been designed to reflect more sunlight and absorb less heat than…