Author: A & J Reliable, Inc.
While roof trusses can be used in both residential and commercial buildings, they offer countless advantages for a commercial facility to support both design and functionality. In a commercial property, roof trusses will provide a wider span available and can increase the load bearing weight to accommodate heavier roof materials. Depending upon the facility, commercial… read more
When it comes to commercial roofing, you’re likely to find these basic roof structures atop a commercial facility: Flat: A flat commercial roof doesn’t have a slope or peak in the roof. For this reason, the accumulation of snow and rainwater can be a chief concern for a business. A flat roof is made up… read more
The installation of a roof will require a number of tools and accessories, starting with the basics: Utility Knife: A utility knife can be your best friend when it comes to efficient, precise roof installation. As you may already be familiar with, a utility knife is used to cut roofing materials. For this purpose, it’s… read more
MSN took the time to name the 10 hottest residential roof styles based on look and price, starting with:4 Asphalt: Asphalt roofs are built with thick paper shingles saturated with asphalt to keep water out. Although most people associate asphalt shingles with being gray and rectangular, manufacturers now make shingles in a variety of colors… read more
Yes, style does come into play when determining the best type of roof for your residential property. While a roof may seem like just a roof to many people, roofers and builders can agree that the right roof choice will set the tone for the exterior appeal of a home. Before considering the roof style… read more
A residential roof can be categorized into three different basic structures: Single roof Double roof Trussed roof In more modern residences, you’ll likely find a variation on the third category of roof structure known as a trussed rafter roof. In layman’s terms… A single roof has rafters that don’t require intermediate support. As a result,… read more
Completing a DIY roofing project can be an excellent choice for someone who knows what they’re doing. If you already have the tools and know-how, you can save time and money by taking on the project yourself instead of paying for a third-party contractor to do the job for you. But for the rest of… read more
Before you sign yourself on for a major DIY project like a roof replacement, either at home or for your business, it’s critical to count the costs. And we’re not just talking about money. Any DIY home improvement project will cost you in both time and money. Yet depending upon the DIY project, you could… read more
A & J Reliable, Inc., Inc. is pleased to announce that they are the recipients of Gutter Cover International’s second place award for “Outstanding Performance in Sales and Service for 2011”!A&J is the second largest Gutter Topper dealer in North America. We are pleased to continue our excellent relationship with owner Tony Ianelli and his… read more
The kind of severe weather we recently experienced with Hurricane Irene can stress the drainage system of any home, but especially one that dates from the 1960s or earlier. If the gutters and leaders on your home go back that far, they may not be doing the best possible job for you. North Jersey roofing… read more