Mansard, Gambrel and Steep Older Roofs
Unusual shapes, and what they ask of a roofer.
ELIZABETH, NJ · ELMORA HILLS
Roofers in Elmora Hills, Elizabeth
A leaking dormer or a steep roof near the end of its life in Elmora Hills? Talk to a roofer today.
- Flat roofs and shingle roofs
- Repairs and full replacements
- Elizabeth and Union County
Elmora Hills at a Glance
- Typical building: larger single-family houses on the northwest side of the city
- Roof type: mostly steep pitched roofs with shingles, some with dormers and multiple gables
- Common leak: valleys and dormer walls where several roof planes meet
- Who usually calls: owner-occupants planning a replacement or chasing a stubborn leak
Larger Houses Near the Union Line
Elmora Hills, also called the West End, sits on the northwest edge of Elizabeth near the line with Union. The houses tend to be larger than in the rest of the city and more often single-family, with steep roofs, dormers and more than one gable. Those shapes look good from the street, but every place where two roof planes meet is a place where water has to be guided carefully. What you see is a stain on a bedroom wall below a dormer, or in a corner of the attic. What it usually means is step flashing that has rusted or was never put in right when the roof was last replaced.
Roofs on Elmora Hills Streets
A steep, complicated roof takes longer to replace than a simple one, and more of the price goes to flashing and labor than to shingles. Ask for that to be spelled out.
Pages owners here use most: flat roofs, roof repair and leaks, roof replacement, shingle roofs, porch and garage roofs, or finding a roofer.
On a roof with several valleys, ask the roofer to check all of them, not just the one above the stain. They usually wear out together.
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