Exterior Contractor Serving Barnegat, NJ

Bay-proximate conditions accelerate granule loss and drive moisture under flashing faster than purely inland locations. On 1970s colonials we see pipe boot failures and ridge cap deterioration most often. We walk the full roof, probe every transition point, and give you a written condition report before recommending anything. GAF and CertainTeed architectural shingles with Class 4 impact ratings are what we install here.

Sixty-year-old siding is past its useful life regardless of material. For Barnegat’s bay-proximate humidity we recommend James Hardie fiber cement or LP SmartSide engineered wood over standard vinyl — both handle moisture cycling better. We assess the sheathing condition first and document the full scope in writing before any work starts.

Almost always undersized gutters combined with too few downspouts for the roof area they drain. Barnegat’s storm-season rainfall totals make this worse. We calculate actual drainage load, install 5- or 6-inch seamless aluminum, properly pitch everything, and probe the fascia behind the gutter on every job.

Andersen, Pella, Marvin, and Harvey all perform well — the key is proper installation with flashing tape and sealed rough openings, not just the window itself. Bay-proximate humidity finds every gap. We measure each opening individually and scope in writing before ordering.

Steel door rust at the bottom is almost always a frame rot or threshold failure letting water in underneath — patching the face doesn’t fix it. We assess the full frame condition during inspection. Therma-Tru or ProVia fiberglass is the right replacement here — no rust, better insulation, and holds up in bay-proximate humidity.

Recurring rot means the moisture source wasn’t addressed when the trim was last replaced. We find the source — usually failed caulk, gutter overflow, or improper flashing — fix it, and install Azek or KOMA PVC cellular trim that won’t absorb moisture. That stops the cycle.