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Novalis Roofing & Siding Over 80 years in Chatham, we have built our reputation for workmanship and integrity. Family Owned.

Novalis Roofing & Siding provides premium roofing, siding, gutter, and solar solutions throughout Chatham, Summit, Madison, and surrounding New Jersey communities. As colder weather approaches, our expert team helps homeowners prepare for winter with thorough roof inspections, leak repairs, gutter maintenance, and full roof or siding replacements. With over 80 years of craftsmanship and a reputation for white-glove service, Novalis delivers durable, energy-efficient exterior solutions that protect and enhance your home in every season. Schedule your fall inspection today to ensure your home is winter-ready.

10/30/2026

Roof underlayment, the eave layer, the wood deck: most of a roof is out of sight once the shingles go on.

A shingle roof is built in layers, from the wood up:

The deck. Wood sheathing gives everything above it something solid to fasten to.The eave. The lower edge of the roof often gets its own layer. In areas with a history of ice forming along the eaves, an ice barrier is typically installed at the roof edge.Underlayment. Shingles are the main barrier against water. Underlayment is the second one, there for water that gets past them, like wind-driven rain or meltwater backing up in winter.Shingles. They go on last, each course overlapping the one below so water runs down and off.Caps. Shaped cap shingles close the hips and ridge, where roof planes meet.
Tip: when you compare roof quotes, ask what goes down before the shingles and what’s used along the eaves. Two quotes can look alike on the surface and differ underneath.

Questions about what goes under your roof? Visit novalisroofingandsiding.com or call (973) 635-1165.

Why do only some soffit panels have holes? Your attic breathes through them.Most roofs are built to move air. It comes i...
10/28/2026

Why do only some soffit panels have holes? Your attic breathes through them.

Most roofs are built to move air. It comes in low, through vented soffits at the eaves, and goes out high, through a ridge vent or box vents near the top.

Why it matters this time of year: warm, moist air from the house rises into the attic, and on cold nights it can condense on the underside of the roof deck. Steady ventilation, together with air sealing and insulation, helps carry that moisture out and can help reduce the conditions that lead to ice dams.

Before winter, ask: Where does air come in? Where does it go out? Is warm house air getting into the attic? Swipe through the photos for what each part looks like.

Questions about your attic ventilation? Novalis Roofing & Siding has been protecting New Jersey homes since 1940.
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10/22/2026

Roof has you stressing?😩A roof that’s past its prime is a risk heading into a New Jersey winter.

Replace it this fall and start paying next year: 12 months with no payments and no interest if paid in full within 12 months, for qualified homeowners.

Novalis has roofed New Jersey homes since 1940, and every project is managed by our own in-house project managers. 4.9 stars from 325+ Google reviews.

10/14/2026

Same house. New look.

A new roof isn’t just a hassle to put off. It’s a chance to re-envision your home.

On this classic stone-and-shingle home, Brava Roof Tile synthetic shakes in Arendale replaced the original brown roof. The deeper tone sharpens the whole facade and frames a new entryway. A copper barrel roof over the entry ties into copper snow guards and copper valleys above.

Ready to re-envision your home? Visit novalisroofingandsiding.com or call (973) 635-1165.

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If you can walk out a door onto it, it’s still doing a roof’s job. 🍂Walk-out decks and balconies are low, nearly flat su...
10/09/2026

If you can walk out a door onto it, it’s still doing a roof’s job. 🍂

Walk-out decks and balconies are low, nearly flat surfaces, and they shed water more slowly than a pitched roof. Fall is a good time for a quick look, and you can do most of it from the doorway:

1️⃣ The corner where the deck floor meets the wall, where leaves and grit like to collect
2️⃣ Any drain or outlet: is it open?
3️⃣ The door threshold
4️⃣ After the next rain, where does water sit?

Sweep with a soft broom, and only step out onto decks built for foot traffic. Never lean over or stand on a railing. If something looks off where the floor meets the wall or door, have a professional take a look.

Questions about your deck? novalisroofingandsiding.com · (973) 635-1165

Images are AI illustrations, not a Novalis project.

Summer Harvest just got named the Owens Corning Roofing 2027 Shingle Color of the Year, and we couldn’t be more excited....
10/06/2026

Summer Harvest just got named the Owens Corning Roofing 2027 Shingle Color of the Year, and we couldn’t be more excited.

Our homeowners have been choosing it for years. Warm, layered, and right at home on Tudors, colonials, and split-levels alike. Congratulations to the entire Owens Corning team on a great pick. We can’t wait to put it on even more New Jersey homes.
Thinking about a new roof? Let’s talk Summer Harvest.
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10/06/2026

Leaves are coming down across North Jersey. Gutters that clog now overflow toward the foundation all winter.

The Novalis Gutter Program is two clean-outs a year, timed to when the trees around your home actually drop. We're local, so we don't need to come out four or five times to get it right.

Every clean-out is done by our insured, in-house roofing crews, and includes a free roof inspection while we're up there. If we flag anything, you get photos.

It starts with a free roof and gutter assessment, so you know a clean-out program is the right fit before you commit. Clean-outs start at $250.

Fall routes begin in early November.

10/06/2026

Your attic is supposed to breathe.

In most vented attics, air comes in low at the eaves through soffit vents and leaves up high, often through a vent along the roof’s peak. That steady flow is part of how the roof system lets warm, moist air out of the attic.

A few things that can get in the way:
- Insulation packed against the roof deck at the eaves, blocking the air coming in
- Exhaust vents without enough intake to pull from
- Mixed exhaust vent types over one attic, which can short-circuit the airflow

Want to see your own? If you can safely reach your attic hatch, look in with a flashlight. Don’t walk the joists, and don’t climb the roof.

Questions about how your attic is vented? Novalis Roofing & Siding has worked on New Jersey homes since 1940.
novalisroofingandsiding.com · (973) 635-1165

10/02/2026

What your shingles can hide.

Under the shingles and underlayment is the roof deck, the wood base beneath the roof system. Moisture from a leak, or from condensation in the attic, can darken and soften that wood over time, often out of sight.

Some clues can show up sooner. A stain on the underside of the roof boards, seen from the attic, can be worth a professional look. It’s a clue, not a diagnosis. Judging how far any damage goes may require exposing the area.

Please don’t climb onto your roof to check. If you look in your attic, do it only from a safe, accessible spot, and let a pro assess what you see.

Before you sign a roofing contract, ask your contractor: How will damaged decking be found, shown to you, and priced?

Questions about your roof? novalisroofingandsiding.com · (973) 635-1165

Address

93 Passaic Avenue
Chatham, NJ
07932

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Monday 7am - 6pm
Tuesday 7am - 6pm
Wednesday 7am - 6pm
Thursday 7am - 6pm
Friday 7am - 6pm
Saturday 7am - 12pm

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