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The Freeze-Thaw Cycle: Traditional Wood Siding vs. LP® Smartside®

Oct 30, 2020

Southeastern Wisconsin is no stranger to extreme weather, especially drastically fluctuating temperatures and heavy snow falls during the winter months. Area residents are also familiar with pesky potholes that litter the streets every winter and spring. These can be blamed on the freeze-thaw cycle, which puts a great deal of stress on any built surface, from roadways to your home’s

Understanding Environmental Roof Dangers

Oct 02, 2020

Your roof functions as your home’s first line of defense against Mother Nature. According to Scott Cline, owner of J&B Construction, it is important to understand how various elements can impact a roof, what you can do to prevent damage, and when it’s time to call a professional. Trees Although aesthetically pleasing and helpful for the environment, trees can endanger

New Siding Benefits That Produce Savings

Sep 02, 2020

Curb Appeal When you decide to have new siding installed on your home, your neighbors as well as prospective homebuyers are sure to notice. “Along with enhancing your home’s aesthetics, new siding increases your home’s value as well,” said Wendy Cline, J&B Construction owner. In fact, homeowners can expect up to a 78% return on investment after installing new siding

Questions to Ask Prior to Replacing Your Windows

Jun 18, 2020

Questions to ask Prior to Replacing Your Windows Which method of window replacement is most sensible for our home? Generally speaking, there are two different procedures for window replacement – insert and full-frame. With an insert window replacement, the new window is installed within the current frame, as only the old sash, hardware, and covers are replaced. The new

Cleaning Your Roof- Best Tips

Jun 18, 2020

J&B Construction June Blog Post 6-10-20 Roof Cleaning Tips When regular roof cleaning and maintenance are neglected, algae, moss, and lichens may form on the roof. This spells disaster for the roof as these living organisms will actually consume your shingles. More specifically, they’re interested in the limestone filler, which most shingles are comprised of. If not taken care

Siding Repair vs. Replacement

Apr 01, 2020

With spring in the air, many homeowners are beginning to tackle exterior home remodeling projects. When it comes to siding, it’s important to properly evaluate the condition of your home’s siding prior to developing an action plan. Therefore, Scott Cline, owner of J&B Construction Company, Inc., would like to distinguish the telltale signs that point to siding repair from those

Choosing the Appropriate Color for Your Front Entry Door

Mar 02, 2020

Believe it or not, one of the first exterior elements on a home a visitor takes note of is the front door, as it can speak volumes in terms of curb appeal as the color has a direct impact on visitors’ first impression. That being said, it’s important to familiarize yourself with various components of color theory and home design

J&B Construction Crews Complete Exterior Projects

Feb 19, 2020

Neither cold nor snow has prevented the J&B Construction crews from completing exterior remodeling projects throughout southeastern Wisconsin. This Hartland home now features an LP Smartside Color Match Diamond Cote Midnight product: We updated a Wauwatosa home with the installation of LP Smartside Shake Siding: Lastly, we completed chimney flashing on an Elm Grove home:

The Best Types of Windows to Use in Different Rooms of a Home

Feb 11, 2020

“When investing in new windows, the quality of the product and simplicity of maintenance, including the ability to clean them easily, are central aspects of your buying decision. Other factors to consider are the function, type, and style of window in relation to its location in your home,” said Scott Cline, owner of J&B Construction. “Collectively, these factors will directly

Recent Roofing Projects

Jan 20, 2020

J&B crews have recently completed a variety of roofing projects and we are highlighting three of them in this blog post. The first project is in Brookfield where we installed a new roof with GAF Timberline HD Shingles and flashing. Next is a Fox Point home that featured the installation of a new roof using GAF Timberline HD Shingles. In

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The only complaint I have is when I have J&B do my roof in another 30 years or so, is Dave their sales man (a great guy) would not guaranty I could get the same great crew I had this time. They did a fantastic job. Much better than the last roofing company did. A nice bunch of guys. Did a very nice job cleaning up. I'd give them 10 stars but 5 is the limit. If you need a roof done this is the company you want to do it. One more point I need to make. The guys that did the chimney flashing are artists. I went up on the roof when they were done and was very pleased with not only the roofing job but the sculptured sheet metal work. It's kind of a shame it's on the roof and not hanging on the family room wall :). You get the point. Hire em. You'll like em.

Dave H

We live in a historic designated neighborhood and recently had our 30 year wood shingle roof replaced with another wood roof and new gutters. From Day 1 of the project to the final day, the entire team was responsive, professional, and very competent. When some minor changes were proposed by us they quickly and effortlessly complied. After going through this experience with J&B, I would highly recommend them to anyone considering a roof and gutter replacement, whether it be a simple or complicated project.

John Lamb

J & B did an amazing job from start to finish. The initial meeting at my home took place exactly at the time that was agreed upon and Scott was thorough in his explanations and transparent about costs. When the time came to begin the project, the team that showed up was friendly, professional and timely in getting the project done. The cleanup afterward was such that it looked like they hadn't been there at all. The roof looks great, there were no surprises and Scott came by to inspect the work and explain the warranty upon job completion. I would highly recommend them.

Kenneth Simons

My neighbor had their roof replaced and I was really impressed with the speed, carefulness and quality of the work I saw. Asked her for her experience and she told me she would highly recommend J & B. I called Scott to set an appointment. He showed up on time and was very thorough in his assessment, also letting me know about some other issues and advise on where to get help. J & B is a fantastic company to deal with - their people are incredibly careful about the work they do, clean up and leave the property in the same condition as when they started, were careful about plants and the house, and work very efficiently. The office staff is great about following up, checking in and very responsive to anything that comes up. I was happy with the price charged. If you are looking to replace your roof, you should be calling J & B to get the job done.

David W.

We had work done by the J&B team at a commercial property and were very pleased with the whole process. Their estimator met us onsite and communicated with us every step of the way. They went over the scope in detail and the work performed exceeded what we were expecting. They found some additional concerns during the installation that were quickly addressed and communicated to us and to our surprise, there was not an additional charge. Our tenants reached out to share how respectful the employees were during the installation and how clean everything was left afterwards. As the project was wrapped up, we were walked through the completion paperwork and provided the warranty information. Very impressed with the professionalism of this company and would not hesitate to refer their services or use them again in the future.

Jessie C.