Bridgeton Roofing

Who We Are & What We Do

Bridgeton Roofing is a local roofing company serving residential and commercial customers in Bridgeton, Vineland, Millville and greater Cumberland County.
For both residential and commercial buildings we have years of experience in roof repair, roof replacements, roof maintenance, upgrades, inspections, and installations.

The two guiding principles at our company are customer support and satisfaction and service of the highest order. For us service of the highest order means getting your roofing job complete with high quality workmanship and materials. We absolutely do not believe in cutting corners. With roofing systems, hasty, slapdash work only leads to more problems, stress and dollars spent down the road. Customer satisfaction means we are fanatical about our customers being satisfied with the work we do, our communication throughout the project, and our response to inquiries for estimates and quotes. We want to make sure exactly what you are paying for and why and how soon you'll get it.
Whether you are replacing, repair or installing a roof it's going to be a system that you will be relying on day in and day out for decades. We take that seriously and it shows in how we treat our customers.

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How Long Do roofs Last?

How long a roof lasts will depend on several factors: environment, climate, pitch, maintenance, age and materials, and quality of the installation. all play a factor. For residential buildings, the most common kind of roof, probably the one you think of when you think of a 'roof', a sloped asphalt shingle roof typically lasts 15 to 25 years with an upper bound of around 25 years before it needs to be replaced. The longevity of a roof is strongly influenced by the environment it's in. The more heat, moisture and changes in temperature a roof is exposed to the faster a roof wears down and approaches the point where it needs to be replaced.

Though there are many factor that affect how long a roof lasts, the most important factors are materials used, maintenance, and installation. A roof with superior materials that is never maintained, barely maintained or improperly maintained will not last as long as a roof with average materials that is meticulously maintained. Furthermore, a poorly installed roof regardless of the quality of its material will always perform poorly. In roofing, as with most things in life, maintenance is cheaper than repair or replacement in the long run.

What Are Roofs Made of?

For the layperson, there are a surprising amount of roofing materials. The pitched roof with asphalt shingles is the most common kind of roof. For pitched roofs there are several different kinds of asphalt shingles with three-tab shingles being the most common, which can be further divided into laminate asphalt shingles, to premium shingles. These kinds of asphalt shingles are also categorized by their expected lifespan, 25 year, 30 or 40 year and 50 year. Shingles are rated according to wind uplift, that is, how likely they are to lift up with strong winds. The more resistant they are to strong winds, the higher the rating and longer they are likely to last. Besides asphalt shingles, other materials are used in roofing as well. Metal sheets for metal roofing, clay tiles, cedar and slate are all commonly used. Slate for example, though one of the most expensive roof coverings is extremely durable. It is not uncommon for slate roofs to last over 100 years!

For flat roofs which are very common with commercial buildings and less common than pitched roofs in residential houses, common roofing systems include EPDM rubber, PVC and TPO membranes. EPDM rubber is of the most common of these membranes. It is neither particularly strong nor durable because of it's blued or taped seams. EPDM can last up to 15 years without incident, but can start to need maintenance within as soon as 5 years.

PVC and TPO membranes are both long lasting and durable roofing systems. They are also energy efficient and can last longer than EPDM membranes. They both generally last in the 20-30 year range, and don't need maintenance before that when installed properly. They key to their longer life is their seams. The seams for these kinds of membranes are welded using hot air.

What should YOU Look for in Hiring a Roofer?

The most important thing in find a roofer is experience, both experience in roofing in general, and specific experience in the roofing material and roof type that you have. There are wide variety of roof types and roofing materials and no roofer is an expert in everything. If you have a specific need, it's important to get references for the kind of roofing installation you will be contracting your potential roofer to do.

Besides that, you should make sure any potential roofer is licensed, bonded, and insured. They should have worker's compensation and liability insurance. You should also work with a roofer local to your area both to verify their work and reputation and familiarity with you roof. Local roofers can also provide a warranty you can be more comfortable that they will stand behind.

A home's roof is one of its most important barriers between it and the outside world. It protects the contents inside from the wind, rain and cold, and if installed properly with the right materials will last decades. In consideration of those things, it's important keep in mind the quality of a roof in addition to price, when consider installation, replacement, or roof repair. It's never a good idea to skimp on a roof because you will pay more over the years for emergency repairs and replacements. Even if you have to get financing, a roof is an aspect of a home to take your chances with. It's also important not to be upsold or overcharged by getting several bids for your job

WHat Goes into a Roofing INspection?

Roofing inspection are important because they head off problems because they become serious and costly, thus increasing the lifetime of the roof. Many people mistakenly believe that as long as there is leaking, damage, or foreign objects up there, there's nothing about the roofing to worry about. The problem with this attitude is that the beginnings of major roofing problems and decline are undetectable without regular proper inspection. For residential buildings roofs should be inspected after majors storms and one time every three years for the average asphalt shingle roof, once every couple years more for metal and tile roofs and maybe every 10 years for a slate roof. The average of a roofing inspection is around an hour, assuming the roof is of average size, materials and shape. It can take even less time if the roofer employs newer technology like overhead imaging via unmanned aerial vehicles.

It seems obvious to get a roof inspection after a blizzard, hurricane or hailstorm. It stands to reason that extreme weather events can do a number on a roof. But even the normal passage of weather and the seasons wear on a roof and over time can cause significant stress and eventually failure. For the standard asphalt shingle roof should be inspected every three years or so. The best time to do the triannual roof inspection is anytime before consistent freezing days, usually late December around here, with fall being the ideal time (the spring can bring a lot is ice and snow melt, and summer is a high demand period for roofing so it might be tougher to find availability).

When the roof inspection begins, first the roof will be viewed from below to look at how the roof is draining. Water is a roofs great enemy and wears away the areas is drains over most frequently. After that roof will be looked at from above. The roof will be looked at for damage to shingles, loose material like disintegrated asphalt, leaks, depressions where water and ice can pool, and lichen, moss and leaves (which can clog gutters). The structure of the roof will be looked at for any weakness in the roof deck. Gutter will be checked to make sure they are solid and clear. Any spot where roofing is connected via flashing to vents, chimneys and skylights to make sure there are no signs of rust or damaged caulk.

After the exterior stage of the roofing inspection is complete, with problem areas the interior roof inspection will be done. During the interior inspection the interior will be looked at for areas that could exhibit damage that could be concealed from the outside. The ventilation and insulation situation will be visible from underneath the roof. Moisture and mold can do serious damage to a roof. The area around a fireplace, paint peeling, dark spots on the ceiling or a sagging ceiling, water stains near water tanks and furnaces, and any signs of water damage to wood supports will all be inspected.

WHat Goes Into A Roofing Installation?

Here is the process for installing a typical asphalt roof. In the first step to installing a roof, the roofing contractor removes the shingles, flashing and drip edging. Next, necessary small repairs are made like plugging holes or repairing parts of the sub roof. Rotten wood is replaced with new sheathing and secured to the building. After that, asphalt roofing paper is laid over the sheathing and secured with tacks or staples. It ensures that water does not get into the house by acting as a barrier. Next a synthetic membrane is installed to prevent ice from forming under the shingles and penetrating the sheathing. Following that, drip edging, which filters out the water from the roofing system by directing the water away from the fascia into the gutter. New flashing secured with nail or caulk is applied where needed. Finally, shingles are applied across the roof starting from the eaves and moving toward the roof's peak. The largest areas are covered first, then detail work on the edges and vents is done. Flashing and a ridge vent is installed.