Roof Repair in Iselin, NJ

Roofing in Iselin

Iselin is another of Woodbridge Township's communities, west of Avenel and bordering Edison. It's known for the busy Oak Tree Road shopping district and for Metropark station, and its residential streets are mostly single-family homes - capes, split-levels, ranches and colonials - with many built in the 1950s and 60s.

Split-levels and where they leak

Split-level homes have a lower roof that runs into the wall of a taller section. That joint depends on step flashing tucked behind the siding. When it's installed poorly, or the siding has been replaced without care, water gets behind it. If you have a stain on a lower-level ceiling near that wall, it's a prime suspect. See flashing repair.

Common jobs in Iselin

• Leak repair at wall joints, chimneys and vents
• Roof replacement on aging asphalt roofs
• Storm and branch damage
• Shingle repair after wind

Gutters matter more than you'd think

Overflowing gutters are behind a surprising number of "roof leaks" at the top of outside walls. If yours spill over in heavy rain, check and clear them before assuming the shingles have failed.