Serving Central New Jersey
Serving Central New Jersey
Most homeowners do not wake up and decide to replace a roof. It starts with a question — shingles in the yard, a stain on the ceiling, or a roof old enough to wonder about. We help you answer it honestly.
Replacing a roof is not an everyday purchase. It is a significant investment, and the contractor, materials and approach you choose determine how the system performs for the next twenty to thirty years.
We evaluate the condition of the existing roof, explain what we find in plain language, and show you the evidence. If the roof has service life left, we say so. Age alone is not a reason to replace something that is still doing its job.
What usually does justify replacement: widespread granule loss, repeated repairs in different areas, decking that has gone soft, or damage extensive enough that patching would cost a meaningful fraction of a new system.
A sealed, correctly flashed system engineered for nor’easters, ice dams and coastal wind loads.
Balanced intake and exhaust that reduces attic heat, controls moisture and extends shingle life.
A new roof is one of the highest-return exterior improvements at resale, and it transforms how the home reads from the street.
Manufacturer system warranties available only through certified contractors like GAF Master Elite.
Coastal Monmouth and Ocean County homes face salt air, wind uplift and freeze-thaw cycling in the same year. Material choice should reflect that, not just a color preference.
Architectural asphalt shingles suit most homes and carry strong wind ratings. Seamless aluminum and metal systems cost more up front but shed snow, resist corrosion and last considerably longer. Low-pitch sections need membrane, not shingle — a detail frequently gotten wrong on porches and additions.
Ice-and-water shield at eaves and valleys, correct underlayment, properly cut step flashing, and balanced ventilation matter more than the shingle brand printed on the wrapper.
Ventilation in particular gets overlooked. Without adequate intake at the soffit and exhaust at the ridge, attic heat and moisture build up, shortening shingle life from the underside where nobody is looking.
We protect landscaping and siding before tear-off, inspect and repair the decking once it is exposed, install the new system, then magnet-sweep the property for nails and clean the site daily.
Most residential replacements are finished in one to two days. You will know the schedule, the crew lead and the plan before anyone arrives.
Talk with the FB Roofing & Siding team about your project and get a free, honest estimate.
One to two days for most homes, depending on size, pitch, number of layers removed and weather.
Yes. Decking is inspected once tear-off exposes it, and any soft or rotted sheathing is replaced before the new system goes on.
Yes, through Hearth. We can walk you through options alongside the written estimate.
Manufacturer system warranties through GAF, available because we hold Master Elite status, plus our own workmanship coverage.
Tell us about your project and we will follow up quickly with honest guidance and clear pricing.
Prefer to talk? Call 732-364-1040
