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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Siding and roof replacement is a daunting project for any homeowner to face. It's understandable -- the task itself is time-consuming and expensive. But when it comes down to it, even the most beautiful home is uninhabitable without a good roof. The key to scheduling and...
Thermal cracking or splitting is a common problem with roofing shingles that feature fiberglass. Cracks and splits occur in fiberglass-based roofing shingles of all types. The difference between a crack and a split is that a crack occurs only on the surface of the shingle’s...
FEMA's hail exposure map proves that every single state in the US experiences hail storms on some level. That leaves a lot of room for storm roof damage. If you've recently been the unlucky recipient of a hail storm that has caused damage to your roof, we've got...