When a nor'easter rolls in off the Hudson, the wind drives rain sideways against Union City's brick rowhouses and mid-rise buildings.
When a nor'easter rolls in off the Hudson, the wind drives rain sideways against Union City's brick rowhouses and mid-rise buildings. That's when small leaks turn into bigger problems—water seeps through worn flashing, wicks along the roof deck, and starts to rot the wood beneath your shingles. We've seen it on Paterson Plank Road and down near the waterfront: granule loss on older asphalt, cracked and curled field courses on 1960s mid-rises, and end-of-life wear on tenement roofs that haven't been touched in decades.
Our crews work on all of Union City's roof types, from early 20th century brick rowhouses to garden apartments and converted industrial lofts. For occupied buildings, we plan the tear-off carefully: we contain debris, schedule the noisy work during reasonable hours, and prioritize emergency leaks so tenants stay dry. We use ring-shank nails for better hold in high winds, install self-adhered underlayment at the eaves to stop ice dams, and stagger the courses so water runs off clean. Whether we're doing a full roof replacement or a targeted repair, we treat every roof like it's on the Bergenline Avenue corridor—where neighbors notice quality work.
From the Hudson River waterfront to the Bergenline Avenue commercial district, we provide roofing services that fit Union City's rowhouses, mid-rise buildings, and garden apartments.
We've repaired and replaced roofs on early 20th century brick rowhouses throughout Union City, and homeowners in the Bergenline Avenue corridor know us for showing up on time and leaving the street cleaner than we found it.