We serve all of Lakehurst Borough, ZIP 08733, along with neighboring Manchester. Our most frequent jobs here are gutter guards, gutter repair and roof replacements on older homes near Lake Horicon. Call (732) 419-1462 any hour of any day, and we'll schedule a visit to look at your roof and gutters.
Signs your Lakehurst gutters can't keep up with the pines
If two or more of these sound familiar, the gutters are probably costing you more than the cleanings do.
- Water sheets over the front edge during an ordinary summer rain
- Seedlings or moss growing in the gutter trough
- Brown stains on fascia boards or the soffit underneath
- Downspouts that gurgle, then stop draining entirely
- A strip of washed-out mulch or sand directly below the eaves
- Needles packed in roof valleys above the gutters
- Gutters pulling away from the house at the hangers
How pine shade and inland heat age a Lakehurst roof
Lakehurst grew up as a railroad stop and winter resort, and the Pine Tree Inn opened here in 1898 when visitors came for the dry pine air. The trees that drew them are still the biggest factor on local roofs. Pitch pine needles drop through every season, slide down slopes and settle in valleys and gutters, where they hold moisture against the shingles.
Shaded north slopes rarely dry out completely, so moss and algae get a foothold and the granule surface wears unevenly. On the other side of the house, inland summer heat bakes south-facing shingles harder than it does near the ocean, which speeds up cracking and curling on older roofs. Thunderstorms rolling across the Pine Barrens can also drop limbs with little warning.
Many older homes in the borough have small attics with limited airflow, which adds heat in summer and frost on the sheathing in winter. Fixing that ventilation often adds years to the next roof.
How we keep Lakehurst roofs and gutters working
Our Lakehurst jobs usually combine a few of these.
Micro-mesh gutter guards
Fine stainless mesh keeps pine needles out while letting rain through. We fit gutter guards to the drip edge so shingles aren't pried up to install them.
Gutter repair and re-pitch
Sagging runs get new hidden hangers and the correct slope toward each downspout. We seal leaking corners and replace rotted fascia found behind the gutter.
Moss and algae care
We clear moss gently instead of pressure washing, which strips protective granules, and suggest zinc strips or algae-resistant shingles on slopes that stay shaded all day.
Attic airflow fixes
Adding soffit intake and a ridge vent lets a hot, stuffy attic breathe. Our roof and attic ventilation work is often done alongside a reroof.
Full roof replacement
When shingles are curled and brittle, we tear off to the deck, replace soft sheathing and install algae-resistant architectural shingles suited to shaded pine lots.
