Written for shore homeowners
Roof and siding blog
Straight answers to the questions we hear on the phone every week, from what a new roof costs around Toms River to what salt air does to a nail. Written and kept current by Myrtle Sawyer, our roofing & siding guides editor.
Latest posts
Repair or replace: how to decide on an aging roof
A leak or a few missing shingles doesn't automatically mean you need a new roof. Plenty of roofs around Toms River have years left after a well-done repair.
August 18, 2026
Getting a roof or siding job approved in a 55+ community
Ocean County is home to a large share of New Jersey's active-adult communities, from the Holiday City sections of Berkeley Township to the villages around Whiting.
July 8, 2026
Vinyl or fiber cement siding for a shore house
Vinyl and fiber cement are the two siding choices we install most often on Toms River and Ocean County homes.
June 23, 2026
Planning a new roof under rooftop solar
Rooftop solar is common around Toms River now, and many of those arrays went up on shingles that were already ten or fifteen years old.
May 19, 2026
Choosing roofing near salt water on the Jersey Shore
Salt air changes the math on a roof. Fasteners that would last decades in an inland town can rust through much sooner a few blocks from the ocean, and metal that looks fine on day one can start to bloom white along its edges.
May 12, 2026
What to check on your roof after a nor'easter
A nor'easter isn't a quick thunderstorm. It parks off the coast, pushes wind off the ocean and Barnegat Bay for a day or more, and drives rain sideways into every weak seam.
March 17, 2026
Roof and siding on raised shore homes after Sandy
A lot of Jersey Shore homes were lifted onto new foundations after Hurricane Sandy in 2012, and their roofs and walls now sit several feet higher than they were built to.
March 12, 2026
What a roof replacement costs around Toms River in 2026
Most homeowners we meet in Toms River want one number before anything else: what will a new roof cost?
February 10, 2026
Documenting wind damage for a NJ homeowners claim
When a nor'easter or a summer squall tears shingles off your roof, the first few days decide how clear your records will be later.
February 4, 2026
Ice dams, attic ventilation and winter leaks at the shore
The shore doesn't get the deep snow of north Jersey, but a few inches followed by a cold snap is enough to build ice along the eaves of a Toms River house.
January 22, 2026Water coming in, or a wall that came loose?
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