Mid-century homes come in all styles and sizes – generally with either “ranch style” or “colonial style” elements. The house above: A real mix of the two, and the exterior touches really give it…stature, even despite its small size – just 1,000 square feet. There is so much you can do to add great curb appeal to your post-war ranch, cape, colonial, bungalow, or split. Here are seventeen ideas to transform your NJ mid-century home into a modern and appealing structure. 1. The cupola above the ...
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Clean Gutters in New Jersey
We found these gutters in Westfield, New Jersey filled with moss and debris. It is imperative to keep your gutters clean all year long.
When leaves and debris fill up your gutters, grass, moss and other plants can grow. These clogged gutters can cause water to overflow the gutters and back up underneath your shingles, leaking down the walls of the house, infiltrating your home and possibly leading to mold issues.
Summer is a great time to clean your gutters, especially before fall and leaves f...
Read MoreA Guide to Flat Roofs in New Jersey
A flat roof is different than a peaked roof, or A-frame roof. They have a different composition that prevents water from getting into the house. At the same time, they give a modern and minimalist feel to your house. Depending on the type of flat roof, your roof should last at least 10 years, depending on how well you maintain your flat roof.
There does come a time, however, when roof replacement has to be performed, especially when the roof is all worn out and hopefully before leaking occurs...
Read MoreRoofs for Troops Initiative
As a form of gratitude for our troops who serve our country, the “Roofs for Troops” program is being offered through GAF Materials. The program includes all National Guard, Retired, and current personnel in the military. The program started on January 1, 2012 and ends December 31st, 2012. Active military, veterans and retirees who use a GAF certified contractor can receive a $300 rebate from GAF when they purchase a new GAF Lifetime Roofing System and provide proof of purchase for GAF Lifetim...
Read MoreFor NJ Roofs: GAF Introduces a “European Look” Shingle
GAF is at it again. They are North America’s largest roofing manufacturer, and recently announced an expansion to their luxurious Lifetime Designer Shingles Value Collection with a new European-style shingle. The Woodland shingle is now available through M&M Construction Specialist for NJ residents as a sophisticated roofing option at an affordable price.
According to GAF, Woodland™ Lifetime Designer Shingles are designed after the look of hand-cut European shingles, combining rustic char...
Read MoreGAF Certified NJ Roofing Contractor
We are proud to announce that M&M Construction Specialist is now a GAF Certified NJ Roofing Contractor. GAF has certified us for installing New Jersey roofing products and offers GAF's System Plus Limited Warranty on all residential or commercial New Jersey GAF roofs.What does this mean to you when contracting your roof replacement with M&M?It means we build to a higher standard using materials from the largest manufacturer of roofing supplies in North America.It means we install a ...
Read MoreMake your New Jersey Modern Home Stand out with Awesome Roofing Materials
Everyone wants a home that stands out. Here are a few ideas you may want to consider when building or renovating your home. By having a modern New Jersey roof will give your home that edge you are looking for.Metal Metal cannot be underestimated in the design of a modern home's roof. There are many different metals to choose from in roofing material and each has its own benefits. Aluminum is the least expensive of the metal options and is excellent for creating sharp, sophisticated edges an...
Read MoreUse Reflective Roofing Materials in New Jersey
The temperature of your New Jersey roof plays a very important part in a number of different environmental factors within your home. If your roof collects heat without reflecting any then your home will get incredibly hot during the summer months meaning you will have to pay more for energy bills to keep your air conditioning running or face long sweaty days with no reprise from the searing temperatures. This extra heat can also cause a build up of moisture inside your roof and eventually cause ...
Read MoreTypical Causes of Leaking New Jersey Roof Problems
Since New Jersey has been hit with a hurricane, tropical storm and October Blizzard that wrecked havoc on homes all in a matter of less than three months, today we will take some time to inform homeowners about a few of the most common causes of leaking roofs in New Jersey.A storm damaged roof in New Jersey - Roof Repair.A. Lack of MaintenanceThe failure to find and correct minor roof deterioration in the earliest stages is probably the greatest cause of premature roof problems. This is ...
Read MoreRepair that Leaking Roof TODAY!
Have you recently found yourself investigating a strange stain on your ceiling or floor? This could be your roof in trouble. Dark stains on your ceiling are water and possibly mold damage caused by rain seeping through your roof. Roof leaks can be caused by careless installation or missing shingles due to age or severe weather. If you are in this situation, do not wait until that stain turns into a bulge. The ceiling will become weaker the longer the damage sits until plaster starts f...
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