About Fort Lee and Its Roofing Needs
Fort Lee occupies the dramatic Palisades bluffs overlooking the Hudson River and the George Washington Bridge, making it one of Bergen County's most prominent — and most wind-exposed — communities. The borough combines soaring luxury high-rises along the river with established residential neighborhoods of single-family homes further west along Main Street and Palisade Avenue.
Roofing Expertise for Fort Lee Properties
Fort Lee's skyline is dominated by high-rise towers requiring commercial-grade flat roof systems maintained against relentless Palisades wind. But the borough's residential core — the colonials, ranches, and split-levels along roads like Whiteman Street, Hoyt Avenue, and Abbott Boulevard — faces its own distinct challenge: wind speeds along the Palisades average 15-20% higher than inland Bergen County communities, placing extraordinary stress on residential shingle roofs.
Addressing Fort Lee's Specific Roofing Challenges
Our Fort Lee residential projects always specify wind-rated shingles (130 mph minimum) and starter strips with enhanced adhesive. We apply additional roofing cement at eaves and rakes where Palisades updrafts create the most lift. For the borough's commercial buildings, we specialize in fully adhered TPO systems that resist wind uplift across large flat surfaces. Our crews are experienced working at heights on Fort Lee's hillside properties where steep lot grades demand specialized staging and safety protocols.