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Jim's Roofing & Home Improvement

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Jim's Roofing & Home Improvement

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35 years of experience

Call for a FREE QUOTE with the exception of Written Estimate unless awarded job. Will travel within a reasonable distance (no more than a 45 mile radius from zip code) some exceptions will be made according to size of job. Payment types accepted as follows: Cash, Personal & Cashiers Checks. We require and initial deposit for material purchasing on signing of a contract, 2nd payment when job is half done and final payment due upon completion of work.

Call for a FREE QUOTE with the exception of Written Estimate unless awarded job. Will travel within a reasonable distance (no more than a 45 mile radius from zip code) some exceptions will be made according to size of job. Payment types accepted as follows: Cash, Personal & Cashiers Checks. We require and initial deposit for material purchasing on signing of a contract, 2nd payment when job is half done and final payment due upon completion of work.








Hearth Services by Donald Jacob Inc

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Hearth Services by Donald Jacob Inc

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24 years of experience

Hearth Services has been in business since 2001. We offer clean and dependable services. We specialize in chimney sweeping, wood stove installations and stainless steel chimney liners and chimney caps.

Hearth Services has been in business since 2001. We offer clean and dependable services. We specialize in chimney sweeping, wood stove installations and stainless steel chimney liners and chimney caps.


Presby Masonry & Roofing

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Presby Masonry & Roofing

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48 years of experience

All phases of Masonry, Roofing, Siding, Chimney Restoration, Brick, Block and Stone. Foundation work, Retaining walls, Patios, Decks,Walkways. Custom Metal Fabrication. Chimney Lining, Cleaning and repair.Custom Flashing. We install only BEST FLEX chimney liners, Caps,and Cleanout Doors.Metal, Rubber, Asphalt Shingle roofing.All types of Flashing and Leak Repairs.Gutter Instalation and cleaning.Roof Cleaning, shoveling and painting.Dock Installation and Removal.Window Installation.

All phases of Masonry, Roofing, Siding, Chimney Restoration, Brick, Block and Stone. Foundation work, Retaining walls, Patios, Decks,Walkways. Custom Metal Fabrication. Chimney Lining, Cleaning and repair.Custom Flashing. We install only BEST FLEX chimney liners, Caps,and Cleanout Doors.Metal, Rubber, Asphalt Shingle roofing.All types of Flashing and Leak Repairs.Gutter Instalation and cleaning.Roof Cleaning, shoveling and painting.Dock Installation and Removal.Window Installation.


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Chimney Caps questions, answered by experts

You can replace a roof in the winter, though it’s not the most popular time to do so. The biggest drawback of winter roofing work is the weather. Snow and ice make for dangerous, slippery working conditions. Plus, shingles can only be installed in temperatures above 40 to 45 degrees. 

The best time to replace a roof is in the spring or fall when the weather is mild. However, you can likely save some money by booking the job in the winter off-season, when roofers have more availability. 

A standard roof can hold a live load of about 20 pounds per square foot. However, gable roofs often have steeper-than-average slopes, so calculating their weight capacity can be challenging. If the slope of your gable roof is greater than 4:12, the live load needs to be decreased to allow for a larger dead load. Ask your roofer exactly how much weight your roof can support.

Unfortunately, there’s no definitive answer to this question, but the wind rating of your shingles will give you a good idea of what wind speeds can damage your roof. If you’re concerned about damage, inspect your roof following windy conditions to look for signs of wind damage to your shingles. When in doubt, consider hiring a professional who fixes roofs to carry out an expert inspection. Remember that hurricanes, tropical storms, and tornadoes are likely to cause the most damage, but even severe thunderstorms can bring winds that compromise your roofing system.

Stripping existing shingles and installing a new shingle roof takes a professional one to two days, and sometimes up to three days for larger roofs. Additional safety measures necessary for steep roofs can extend the timeframe even further, as do added measures, like replacing roof decking or reinforcing your roof structure to support heavier materials like slate or clay.

Some hail storms can cause serious damage to your roof and shingles, but unless your roof is aging or already in poor condition, it’s unlikely to necessitate a full roof replacement. It is rare for an insurance company to approve a roof replacement after a hailstorm.

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