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ice damming winter 2018 winter leaks snow bomb

Leaks Caused by Ice Damming Very Likely this Week, West Orange NJ

If you’re finding leaks today, it’s most likely due to ice damming.  It doesn’t necessarily mean that you have damage in the roof or siding such as penetrations or tears.  It means that the snow is melting with the warmer weather & because of too much heat in the attic due to improper ventilation. The

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Thursday Q & A, Re-Roofing vs Replacement

Most towns will allow two layers of roofing. However, some towns want to know the distance from the gutter to roof ridge and what size rafters you have. They are concerned about the weight of the second layer. Contractors should always contact your building department and ask them if you can add a second layer

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McCollum Roofing and Siding of West Orange NJ. Complementary color wheel will help choose the right plants to complement your new siding.

How to Make Your Exterior Home Color Stand Out

Do you want to spruce up your landscaping to add some curb appeal without making a major home improvement?  Do you want to add the right landscaping to add that stand out finishing touch to your new siding or new paint job but don’t know where to begin?   No need to panic, here is

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West Orange NJ Helping Disaster Relief for West Orange, TX

People all over the country want to know how they can help our fellow Americans in Texas.  Our home town of West Orange NJ has set up a program to help our fellow “West Orange” neighbors in Texas.   Click Here for more information! “If West Orange, NJ residents would like to contribute to assist

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Colorful Doors

DIY Curb Appeal Inspiration

Wondering how to spruce up your entry way without making a major change?  Here are some ideas for inspiration! 28 Inviting Colors to Paint a Front Door  

New GAF Glenwood Lifetime Designer Shingle Roof in Essex Fells NJ

Essex Fells NJ is a cozy small town with a beautiful landscape and lovely homes.  This week we installed a new GAF Glenwood Lifetime Designer shingle roof in the Autumn Harvest color.  The new roof is complemented beautifully by the new copper that we installed in the valleys, eaves, chimney counter flashing, step flashing and

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Another Job Well Done in West Orange NJ

  New counter flashing around base of chimney and water proofing of the top of chimney. Mark P. West Orange, NJ I had Bobby McCollum replace the flashing around my chimney, inspect and adjust my slate roof, inspect my chimney and clear our gutters. Mr. McCollum was meticulous, careful, exacting, and the consummate professional.  At

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ice damming winter 2018 winter leaks snow bomb

FIVE THINGS ARE REQUIRED FOR AN ICE DAM TO FORM

During the winter your attic should be as cold as the air outside! Five Things Are Required For an Ice Dam to Form: snow heat to melt the snow cold to refreeze the melted snow into solid ice inadequate house insulation poor ventilation Ice dams can form when as little as 1 or 2 inches of

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