Capes get particular attention: ice barrier extended well up from the short eaves, properly flashed dormers, and ventilation added so the warm upstairs does not melt snow into ice dams. In Radburn, we plan staging and debris removal around the shared greens and rear access. Near the river, we check soffits, fascia and the lower deck for moisture damage and replace what is needed.
Permits are typically required for a full replacement; check with the borough building department, and we can advise on what is usually needed. We also replace flat roofs on the commercial buildings along Fair Lawn's main corridors, coordinating with owners and tenants to schedule around business hours and rooftop equipment.
When replacement is the right call in Fair Lawn
A Fair Lawn roof is ready for replacement when it has two layers and is leaking, when shingles are brittle and losing granules across the surface, or when dormer and eave details are failing in several places. A single-layer roof with one bad detail can be repaired. We inspect, photograph and recommend honestly.
Architectural asphalt shingles are the standard choice for the residential roofs in the borough. For capes, we also discuss ventilation and ice barrier so the replacement addresses the winter problems these houses are known for.
