Roofing and chimney work in Millburn
Millburn Township takes in both the downtown around Millburn Avenue and the train station and the larger residential section known as Short Hills. South Mountain Reservation borders the township, and the Rahway River runs past the downtown and the Paper Mill Playhouse. The housing is weighted toward substantial homes from the early 1900s through the 1960s, including Tudors, brick and stone colonials and large shingle-style houses on wooded lots, along with newer custom homes built where older ones were taken down.
Asset Roofing & Chimney provides roof repair, roof replacement and chimney repair across Millburn and Short Hills, in the 07041 and 07078 ZIP codes. Large, steep roofs with several chimneys are typical here, and we treat them as detail work: flashing, valleys, dormers and masonry. Shingle and flat roofing are our specialty, and we can assess and advise on slate, cedar and metal. We are licensed and insured, based in Cliffside Park in Bergen County, and estimates are free.
Housing in Millburn
Millburn's housing is dominated by large single-family homes built from the early 1900s through the 1960s: Tudors with steep cross gables and stucco or half-timbered walls, center-hall colonials, Georgians and stone-faced houses, many on wooded lots in Short Hills. Some older homes still carry slate, and copper valleys, flashing and gutters are not unusual. Newer custom homes on teardown lots add complex rooflines with many valleys, skylights and framed chimney chases. The downtown has older two- and three-story commercial buildings with flat roofs.
Weather and exposure
Much of Millburn sits under a heavy canopy of mature hardwoods, and parts of the township rise toward South Mountain. Shaded roofs stay damp, steep valleys fill with leaves, and north slopes hold snow long enough for ice dams to form along the eaves. The Rahway River has flooded the downtown area in major storms, which matters most for basements and chimney bases on low-lying properties. Nor'easters and summer thunderstorms bring wind-driven rain and falling limbs.
