Xelmax General Contractor | Painters & Roofing in Irvington, NJ 07111

When we design and build a new room addition, we don't just tack it onto your existing roof. We assess and integrate the entire roofing system to ensure proper airflow. For Irvington homes prone to attic moisture and roof deck rot, we design the new structure with adequate soffit and ridge vents. This prevents hot, moist air from getting trapped, which protects your new investment and can even improve ventilation for your original home, extending the life of your entire roof.

Absolutely. During a remodeling project, especially one involving ceilings or attic spaces, we have the opportunity to inspect the roof decking from the inside. If we discover rot—a common issue here due to past ventilation problems—we can repair or replace the damaged sections as part of the remodel. This allows us to fix the root cause, upgrade the ventilation, and then complete your beautiful interior renovation, ensuring the structure behind the walls is solid and protected.

A building addition changes the entire load and weather envelope of your home. Simply patching a leak won't address how the new structure affects water runoff, wind patterns, and ventilation. In Irvington, where roof deck rot often starts with poor design, we engineer the addition's roof to seamlessly integrate with the old, ensuring proper slope, drainage, and airflow across the entire, now-larger structure. This holistic approach prevents the new addition from creating or worsening ventilation issues that lead to rot in both the old and new sections.