We reach Fair Lawn from Cliffside Park by way of Route 4. We handle shingle roof repair and replacement on the borough's single-family homes, flat roofs on the commercial buildings along its main corridors, and chimney work on the mid-century masonry. The Passaic River frontage and its flooding history in low areas shape some of the moisture issues we see. Estimates are free.
Housing in Fair Lawn
Fair Lawn is largely mid-century. The Radburn section, a planned community begun in 1929, has distinctive homes clustered around shared green spaces and walkways. Most of the rest of the borough is 1940s and 1950s Cape Cods, ranches, colonials and some split-levels on modest lots, with asphalt shingle roofs and single brick chimneys. Commercial buildings with flat roofs line the main corridors, and the Passaic River forms the western boundary.
Weather and exposure
The Passaic River runs along the western edge of Fair Lawn, and low-lying areas near it have a history of flooding during major storms. Homes there deal with chronic ground moisture, wet basements and chimney bases that stay damp. The borough is flat and inland, so wind exposure is moderate. Trees planted after the war are now mature, dropping debris and shading north slopes. Freeze-thaw cycles and ice dams on low-pitched cape roofs are common winter issues.
