How Often Should You Replace Your Roof? Answered!
Replacing your roof is a huge investment that can have long-lasting benefits for your home and family. It improves the safety, comfort, and beauty of the property while protecting it from the elements. Therefore, roof replacement costs can be quite high depending on the type of roof, damage, and more. Your roof impacts your safety […]
Flat Roofs & When It May Be Time To Replace Them
Is your roof looking a little flat? It may be time to give it some attention. Flat roofs on residential homes are more common than you may think. Typically, on older traditional homes, there are sections of the roof that may be flat. However, on modern, newer contemporary homes, we are seeing flat roofs are […]
Emergency Roof Repair: Causes and How to Avoid Them
Is your home in need of roof repairs? If so, you might not necessarily have an emergency situation on your hands. If you’re missing a couple of shingles, this isn’t going to be the worst roofing problem in the world. You can skip scheduling an emergency roof repair and have roofing repairs done at your earliest […]
Do you Know Where Your Bath Vents are Venting to?
POV: You are preparing to take a long shower after a tiring day. First, you flip on the bath vent to air out the expected steam and heat, then you begin with your shower. These same steps are repeated daily by everyone in your household. However, you have yet to think twice about where your […]
Everything You Need to Know About Roof Leaks
Are you wondering how to know if your roof is leaking but don’t know what to look out for? Fear not, we are here to help! From stained walls to rusty pipes, check out these common signs that you are dealing with a roof leak and what to do about it. Marks on the ceilings […]
How To Keep Your Roof Protected From Ice Dams
Does your roof look like this right now? When Winter temperatures rise and drop, it leaves your home at risk for ice dams. Novalis offers a solution to put your winter worries at ease! Ice dams, icicles, and snow loads may look nice, but they can cause significant problems for your roof, and the rest […]
Why 6 Feet of Ice and Water Shield is Standard for Novalis Roofing & Siding
During the winter months, ice and water shields are necessary when protecting your roof from potential water damage. The best way you can protect your home is to install an ice and water shield. Read on to find out more about these ice and water shields and why they are important. What is An Ice […]
Your Complete Roof Inspection Checklist
Most home roofs last 15 to 30 years, but that’s a 15-year span. So what makes a roof last for 30 years instead of only 15? One difference is maintenance. Homeowners who focus on proper care might extend their roof’s lifespan. Proper maintenance starts with a roof inspection checklist. Using a thorough checklist gives you something […]
The Best Winter Roofing Tips for Your Home
While plumbing and landscaping often get the most attention when it comes to weatherproofing, there’s one part of your home that shouldn’t be overlooked: the roof. Failing to winterize your roof properly can leave you with a freezing home and costly repairs. With this winter slated to be filled with ice and snow, now is the […]
Calvary Church Project Spotlight
The Calvary Church Gets a New Roof The three generations of Novalis Roofing & Siding have been first-choice contractors of The Calvary church for as long as nine decades. If you haven’t noticed, The Calvary Presbyterian Church in Florham Park, New Jersey, has recently gotten a new roof! Going back in time, John Novalis and […]
