Sharon from Summit, NJ has been a Green Sun Energy Services client since September of 2024. The old roof came off in a single layer that October – 2,500 square feet stripped back to the deck rather than shingled over – and went back on as a GAF Timberline Lifetime system. Tearing off instead of overlaying is the slower way to do it and the only way to see the deck: rot, split boards and tired flashing are all invisible under a second layer. There are 314 linear feet of rakes, eaves and valleys on this house, and those edges are where a roof fails first.
Project Facts
- Location
- Summit, NJ
- Service
- Roofing Installation
- Client since
- September 2024
- System
- GAF Timberline Lifetime Roofing System
- Area replaced
- 2,500 sq ft
- Warranty
- 50 years
Roofing questions from Summit homeowners
How long should an asphalt shingle roof last in Summit, NJ?
There is no single guaranteed service life. Longevity depends on the shingles, the installation, ventilation, weather exposure and maintenance. New Jersey roofs face summer heat, freezing temperatures, snow, ice, heavy rain, wind, humidity and, in some areas, coastal salt. A properly installed architectural roofing system should be judged against the manufacturer's warranty and installation requirements rather than a generic life-expectancy number.
Does a manufacturer's roof warranty cover the contractor's workmanship?
It depends entirely on which warranty. Base product warranties commonly do not include workmanship at all, while enhanced warranties available through certified contractors can provide specified workmanship protection when qualifying products are used. Identify the warranty by its actual name rather than accepting the word warranty on its own.
Is chimney flashing replaced during a roof replacement?
The roof-replacement process includes attention to critical flashing, including chimney flashing where the project requires it. The flashing should be integrated correctly with the shingles and with the wall or chimney assembly.