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No matter the type of commercial roofing system currently on your building in Springfield, USA General Contractors Corp. can help with maintenance and repair services. Additionally, our skilled technicians are always on standby 24/7 providing emergency commercial roof repair services when you need it the most creating ongoing peace of mind. By also providing preventative roof maintenance, you know your commercial property is in good hands all year long.

Call at (833) 872-4221 to schedule service or request an estimate for your next commercial roofing project in or around Springfield, NJ!

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Green energy and sustainability has been a trend for many years and is expected to continue to grow more and more people strive to use fewer fossil fuels that pollute our atmosphere. Eco-friendly roofing, solar tiles, and recycled roofing tiles are just a fraction of the trends that are we are paying attention to as we begin to think about and shift to more environmentally friendly roofing solutions. USA General Contractors Corp. of New Jersey shares an article by Fox40 that help explore sustainable roofing trends here! 

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Tips To Maintain Your Roof

USAGCC has established itself as an elite construction company in the Tri-State area. We have been family owned and operated since 1993. Our reputation was built on hard work, dedication, and of course, top quality performance. We share an informative article on Tips To Maintain Your Roof. Read to get full details

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HOW TO PREPARE YOUR COMMERCIAL ROOF FOR WINTER

USAGCC has established itself as an elite construction company in the Tri-State area. We share an article on HOW TO PREPARE YOUR COMMERCIAL ROOF FOR WINTER. Visit to read the full details or Contact us at Phone : (833) 872-4221 to get estimates.

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How To Choose The Right Roofing Material Type?

Roofing materials are varied so their choice largely depends on the purpose of the building (residential building, industrial premises, warehouse, extension) and the specific architectural solution laid down at the design stage. The project defines such key parameters of the roof as the slope angle, the permissible load on the roof, and others that directly affect the possibility of using a particular material. Therefore, when choosing a roofing material, roof contractors NJ recommend to consider the following factors:

The durability of the material. The final service life of the roof directly depends on the durability of the material from which the coating is made.

Waterproofing properties. A particularly important characteristic of roofing.

Roof shape. Many roofing materials are designed to be used only on certain roof shapes.

Aesthetics of the material. They say that tastes differ, but the appearance of some roofing materials traditionally wins over others. The appearance of the roof, taking into account the color and texture of the roofing material, should be in harmony with the appearance of the building as a whole.

Value for money. The most universal characteristic of the material, which must be taken into account, focusing on the cost per meter of the roof and its consumer qualities.

Types of roofing material

Sheet roofing is produced in the form of rigid sheets with specified parameters of length, width, thickness. This simplifies production and makes installation on the roof easier and faster. They are relatively cheap, so sheet roofs are very common. In the form of sheets, such types of roofs as asbestos-cement slate, bituminous corrugated sheets or European slate (ondulin), corrugated board, metal roofing, seam roofing, composite tiles are produced.

Asbestos-cement slate is the most traditional and cheapest roofing material. It consists of cement and a small amount of asbestos fibers, which give corrugated sheets the necessary strength and fire resistance. Such slate is quite durable, frost-resistant, waterproof, chemically resistant, does not conduct electricity, and does not change its properties under the hot sun. Slate roofing does not require additional sound insulation and is easily repaired. The disadvantages of asbestos-cement slate are its fragility, significant weight, the ability to partially absorb water, a uniform gray color and the presence of asbestos in the composition, which has a strong reputation as a carcinogen.

Ondulin, or euro slate, also available in the form of corrugated sheets, but is more aesthetic, lightweight and environmentally friendly material. The composition includes pressed cellulose impregnated with bitumen with the addition of mineral components. Due to the use of natural dyes, the sheets have different colors. The surface is pleasantly velvety. The material is frost-resistant, moisture-resistant and does not emit unnecessary noise during rain. Ondulin is easily cut with a hacksaw and, due to the flexibility of cellulose fibers, can be used for complex roof structures. Its sheets are relatively light, however, when installing the roof, it is undesirable to step on them, which somewhat complicates their installation. The disadvantage of the material is flammability, it is reduced with the help of special impregnations and refractory paints, as well as the low resistance of the dye to ultraviolet light. In the heat, the sheets can soften,

Profiled sheeting - thin profiled metal sheets, usually made of galvanized steel. They can be of a wide variety of colors, providing a pleasant appearance; quite lightweight and easy to install on the roof. With proper installation, the service life of the corrugated board is up to 50 years, however, damage to the surface of the sheet leads to its corrosion. Cons of the coating: high noise level during rain, which requires additional sound insulation, as well as the ability to quickly heat up in the sun. It is an inexpensive material especially often used for roofs of outbuildings and industrial premises.

The metal tile gained popularity due to its excellent appearance and high performance properties. As a rule, this is a profiled galvanized steel sheet, shaped like a tile, with a special protective polymer coating on the surface. Instead of steel, aluminum can be used - which is more expensive, but reduces weight and increases resistance to corrosion; or copper - which increases the reliability and aesthetics of the solution. However, the most modern and successful in terms of the aggregate of consumer qualities among sheet materials are metal tiles and seam roofing.

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General Contractors In USA 

USAGCC has established itself as an elite construction company in the Tri-State area.  We are 100% committed to providing unparalleled service to each of our clients. We offer general contractor service, commercial roof repair, and new roof installation services.