Roofing contractor in Pleasantville, NJ

Pre-war bungalows in Pleasantville are typically on their third or fourth roof cycle, and prior replacements often deferred attic ventilation corrections and decking work. Inadequate ventilation causes heat and moisture to build up in the attic, which shortens shingle life from the underside. We address ventilation as part of every replacement on older Pleasantville homes, not as an optional add-on.

Yes. Flat and low-slope roofs are common on duplexes and additions throughout Pleasantville's denser blocks. These need membrane systems appropriate for the older building stock and the city's Atlantic County weather conditions. We inspect the existing flat roof substrate before recommending a replacement system, since older buildings sometimes have multiple layers of material that need to be removed before a new installation.

Yes, but at a lower level than the barrier islands. Homes near Lakes Bay in Pleasantville have light salt exposure from the tidal estuary, which is enough to shorten the life of standard galvanized flashing on the most bay-adjacent addresses. We use aluminum flashing on those properties to account for the salt exposure without over-specifying for an address that is not on the open ocean.

Original wood lap siding on pre-war Pleasantville homes is often at or past the end of its practical service life, particularly where it has not been maintained regularly. Replacing siding at the same time as the roof allows us to address the full exterior in one project and ensures the new roof edge and the new siding integrate properly at the eave and rake. We assess the siding condition during the roofing inspection and give you a clear picture of what needs attention.