A roof may be built to last, but that does not mean homeowners can ignore it for decades.

On this episode of Mic Hamptons, Mike sits down with Dennis Cohen of JJM Roofing & Waterproofing, a family roofing business with roots dating back to 1955. Dennis shares what homeowners should know about roof longevity, maintenance, cedar roofs, flat roofs, waterproofing, and newer options like Roof Maxx that may help extend the life of an existing asphalt roof.

They also talk about the difference between soft washing and power washing, why small roof issues can become expensive problems, and why preventative maintenance matters—especially for Hamptons homes.

What You’ll Learn

• Why a “30-year shingle” does not always mean a 30-year roof
• How aging shingles lose flexibility over time
• How Roof Maxx may help extend the life of certain asphalt roofs
• What homeowners should know about maintaining cedar shake roofs
• Why soft washing is different from power washing
• Why flat roofs require regular maintenance
• Why waterproofing needs to be done correctly the first time

Chapters

00:00 Meet Dennis Cohen
03:30 What homeowners should know about aging roofs
04:00 The truth about 30-year shingles
05:00 How Roof Maxx works
07:30 Cedar roofs in the Hamptons
09:30 Maintaining cedar shake roofs
10:00 Why you should not power wash a roof
11:30 Eco-friendly roof maintenance
13:00 Understanding flat roofs
14:00 Roofing from Manhattan to Montauk
17:00 Building trust with customers
19:30 Why waterproofing matters
21:00 How to connect with Dennis

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