Roofing and chimney work in Hillside
Hillside sits at the northeastern corner of Union County, bordering Newark and Irvington in Essex County on one side and Elizabeth and Union Township on the other. Its residential streets are mostly early and mid-twentieth-century brick and frame homes, including Tudors, colonials, capes and two-families, while industrial and warehouse buildings cluster in parts of the township near the rail lines and major highways, a short distance from Newark Liberty International Airport.
Asset Roofing & Chimney provides roof repair, roof replacement and chimney repair across Hillside's 07205 ZIP code, for single-family homes, two-families, apartment buildings and the township's industrial and commercial properties. We specialize in shingle and flat roofing, offer full chimney service, and are licensed and insured. Estimates are free.
Housing in Hillside
Hillside's housing stock is largely from the 1920s through the 1950s: brick and stucco Tudors with steep front gables, center-hall colonials, capes, and two-family homes, along with some garden apartments and brick apartment buildings. Masonry chimneys are nearly universal on the older homes, and many Tudors have chimneys built into the front facade. The industrial areas hold warehouses, manufacturing and distribution buildings with large flat roofs.
Weather and exposure
Hillside is low-lying and close to Newark Bay, so wind-driven rain in nor'easters is a real factor, particularly on flat roofs and exposed chimney faces. Street trees are moderate. The proximity to busy highways, rail and the airport means roofs and masonry collect grime, and flat roofs on large industrial buildings see significant wind uplift at edges and corners. Freeze-thaw cycles work steadily on brick, stucco and mortar.
