We do. Seaside Park sits just south of Seaside Heights on Route 35, a short trip from our Toms River office over the Route 37 bridges. Most of our work there is cedar shingle siding, shingle and cedar roofs, flashing repair and trim capping on cottages, bungalows and raised homes. Call (732) 419-1462 at any hour.
A spring walk-around for your Seaside Park cottage
You can check most of this from the ground with a pair of binoculars. If you spot more than a couple of these, give us a call.
- Rust streaks running down from the drip edge or gutters
- Cedar shingles on the ocean side that have cupped, split or gone fuzzy and gray
- Nail heads bleeding rust through siding or trim boards
- Sand packed into gutters and the low ends of valleys
- Missing tabs along rakes and the ridge after winter storms
- Peeling paint or soft spots on fascia and window trim
- Water stains on porch ceilings, a common sign of a failing low-slope porch roof
Fire, storms and small lots: the story behind Seaside Park homes
Seaside Park's homes have been rebuilt more than once. A 1955 fire destroyed 85 buildings, the 1962 Ash Wednesday storm tore away much of the boardwalk, Sandy did its damage in 2012, and the September 2013 boardwalk fire began near the southern end of Funtown Pier. What stands today is a patchwork: older bungalows and cottages beside newer raised homes on the same block.
The borough sits on a narrow strip between Barnegat Bay and the ocean, with Route 35 running south toward Island Beach State Park. There's very little to break the wind. Salt fog settles on everything, and roofs and walls dry slowly after a storm, which is hard on wood and plain steel alike. Cedar, stainless fasteners and well-sealed trim make a real difference here.
Why we install cedar the slow way in Seaside Park
Real cedar shingle siding suits these cottages, but it only lasts near salt water when it's hung right. We install it over a ventilated drainage mat so the back of each shingle can dry, fasten with stainless steel nails, and keep consistent exposure and gaps. Done that way, cedar shake and clapboard siding weathers to an even silver instead of cupping and splitting.
On roofs, many owners here go with architectural shingles that carry algae-resistant granules, while others want the shake look without the upkeep and choose synthetic slate and shake from makers such as DaVinci. Either way, we use aluminum drip edge and replace corroded flashing rather than reusing it. For trim, PVC boards and aluminum capping stop the rot that eats fascia on the bay side.
Storm just passed through Seaside Park?
Call (732) 419-1462. We answer 24/7, and after a nor'easter or tropical storm we start with homes that are actively leaking. Snap a few photos of the damage from the ground if it's safe, stay off the roof, and move anything valuable away from wet ceilings. We'll tarp or patch what's open, photograph what we find for your records, and return for a permanent fix once the weather settles.
