Cassandra Mainardi

C an you believe that summer is already coming to an end? Labor Day weekend to most of us is the official end of the Summer season, however, Labor day has a rich history centered around workers with regarding the Labor Movement stemmed from union roots. It is important on days such as this to know the history behind the holiday so today, we are going to share a little bit of history with you to make you sound like a true historian while you’re relaxing and celebrating this upcoming Monday! LABOR DAY: WHAT IT MEANS [...]

P roper attic ventilation is often one of those practices that is overlooked but it is actually critical to overall housing performance and it is an important factor in keeping your home healthy all while preventing premature failure of your roofing system. Shingle manufacturers require proper ventilation and often warranties can become void without proper attic ventilation or your warranty can be significantly reduced. Effective ventilation practices ensure the durability of your roofing components and minimize the possibility of damage by mold and mildew. We have put together a handful of our most commonly asked questions about ventilation and had [...]

In some situations, the use of fire-retardant-treated (FRT) plywood as roof sheathing has resulted in a problem for homeowners because the wood loses strength through thermal degradation over time. The degradation process is directly associated with environmental conditions such as temperature and humitity. The FRT chemicals migrate through the wood during cyclical changes in temperate and humidity, causing changes in pH such that the wood becomes embrittled. While tearing off your roof a few questions may be raised about your plywood.. why does it need to be replaced? What is fire code plywood? How do we know it has [...]

As a part of a select group of contractors who have consistently demonstrated excellence in our craft and a dedication to customer satisfaction, we were among the first to know about GAF's newest top-of-the-line product: Glenwood Ultra-Premium Lifetime Designer Shingles. Glenwood™ Shingles are the ideal choice for homeowners who want the distinctive look of an authentic wood-shake roof—with the added benefit of enhanced color options and the highest fire rating available. Glenwood™ Shingles feature a triple-layer design that will give your roof the ultra-dimensional, highly desirable look of authentic hand-cut wood shakes. In fact, no other triple-layer [...]

Award reflects company’s focus on installing quality roofs P ARSIPPANY, NJ (05/15) -- GAF, North America's largest roofing manufacturer, is pleased to announce that Duane Mainardi Builders LLC of Marlton, NJ  has received the prestigious GAF Master Elite™ Consumer Protection Excellence Award. Most consumers recognize that choosing a roofing contractor can be a confusing and sometimes risky decision. In fact, the Better Business Bureau lists roofing as one of the highest inquiry categories nationwide. As a factory-certified Master Elite™ Contractor, Duane Mainardi Builders LLC has been carefully pre-screened by GAF. In fact, only 3% of the roofing contractors in [...]