Roofing Articles

Joseph David Roofing was recently awarded the status of Master Roofing Contractor for GAF. GAF is North America’s largest roofing manufacturer. The prestigious Master Roofing Contractor status is awarded to a contractor based on their commitment to installation excellence and continuous education. Master Roofing Contractors additionally pledge to insure that each of their customers receives…

Rain water harvesting is a process of collecting and storing rainwater that falls on a catchment surface (typically a roof, although other external surfaces could be suitable) for use separate from the main water supply. This reduces demand on the public supply, offers some resilience from local supply problems and reduces the amount of energy…

Spring is finally here! It’s gardening season and we thought we’d talk about garden roofs and commercial buildings. Garden roofs are one of the many innovative ways people and businesses are combating high energy costs and striving to maintain more efficient and sustainable buildings. A garden roof is a roof of a building that is…

This was the harshest winter we have had in a decade. A spring check-up for your commercial roof is always a good idea, but this spring it is particularly important to inspect your roof for weather damage. Heavy snows and ice cause major stress to the surface of your roof and the structure of a…

This winter has meant serious snow accumulation in most of New Jersey. With another storm on the way, it is important to think about removing snow from your commercial roof. Heavy snow and ice can cause major damage to the surface of your roof, while melting water can easily penetrate the roof system causing leaks…

At Joseph David Roofing, we love to read about new roofing technologies and the growing shift toward green and sustainable buildings. Many people use the words “green” and “sustainable” interchangeably, but there are important differences between the two categories. A building is green when it helps reduce the footprint it leaves on the natural environment…

Green is the new black, when it comes to attracting talented employees to work for your company. A recent Wall Street Journal article notes that, “As the next wave of office construction hits, expect green construction to be the standard. Increasingly, tenants are expecting it, and if developers don’t have it, they can find themselves…

We’re releasing the Fall Edition of our quarterly newsletter today, which includes an article regarding the many benefits of a Preventative Maintenance Plan. We always try to stress the importance of maintenance for your commercial roof’s longevity. It is especially useful to have something in place this time of year; a Maintenance Plan includes service…

When To Repair Your New Jersey Roof If you find your umbrella important to shield you from the heat of the sun and the heavy rainfall, then your roof should be more important. Roofs keep and your family dry during the rainy days, warm during the winter and away from the extreme heat of the…

Commercial roof coatings are an affordable alternative for commercial building owners that are in need of updating their roof. If the structural integrity of your roof is sound, it may be a good idea to coat your roof to prolong its life. A commercial roof coating has the ability to reflect heat which reduces the…