Roof Repair in Carteret, NJ

Roofing in Carteret

Carteret is just south of Linden in Middlesex County, sitting right on the Arthur Kill across from Staten Island. Being on open water means it gets stronger and more frequent wind than towns further inland, and that's the single biggest factor for roofs here. Nor'easters, summer thunderstorms and tropical storm remnants come straight in off the water.

Wind is hard on a roof in a few specific ways:

• It lifts shingle edges and breaks the adhesive seal, especially along the roof edge and ridge
• It drives rain sideways, under shingles and behind flashing
• It pulls loose flashing and gutters away from the house
• Older 3-tab shingles are far more likely to blow off than modern architectural shingles

Common roofing jobs in Carteret

• Wind and storm damage repair
• Replacing missing shingles along edges and ridges
• Leak repair after wind-driven rain
• Roof replacement with high-wind-rated shingles
• Emergency tarping when a storm opens the roof

Building a roof for the wind

If you're replacing a roof in Carteret, ask about the wind rating of the shingles and how they'll be installed. The rating only holds if the shingles are nailed in the right place with the right number of nails, and if starter strips are used along the edges. A drip edge, sealed ridge caps and well-fastened flashing all make a real difference near the water.