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Real-world advice on decks, roofing, framing, new builds, and custom carpentry — written by the team that builds them across Moncton, Dieppe, Riverview, and Greater NB.

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Local knowledge — Moncton climate, NB Building Code, the materials and methods that actually hold up here.

Escape the Cold giveaway grand prize winners
Community · May 15, 2026

Meet Our Escape the Cold Grand Prize Winners ✈️

They booked a deck with us. They became part of the J.A. Kelly family. And now they're flying anywhere WestJet goes — watch the surprise reveal.

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First deck of the 2026 season — Riverview NB
Decks · April 2, 2026

First Deck of the 2026 Season — Custom Build in Riverview NB

Helical piles, custom privacy louvers, and a clean wood-and-black-aluminum railing combo. Inside our first custom deck build of the year.

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New home framing project in Moncton NB
Framing & New Builds · October 9, 2025

New Home Framing in Moncton: Inside a Recent J.A. Kelly Build

From truss delivery to the finished home — a walk through a recent Moncton new build, plus the framing details that separate quality from "good enough."

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Atlantic Men's Centre Gala in Moncton
Community · May 8, 2026

$300,000 Raised at the Atlantic Men's Centre Gala in Moncton

An unforgettable night supporting Teen Challenge Canada — with our founder Jordan Kelly on stage sharing his own recovery story, and J.A. Kelly proudly serving as a Match Gift Leader.

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Composite deck built by J.A. Kelly in Moncton
Decks · May 11, 2026

Composite vs. Wood Decks in New Brunswick: Which Lasts Longer?

Freeze-thaw cycles, humidity, and salt air all chew through deck materials differently. Here's how composite and pressure-treated wood really compare in NB conditions.

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Custom deck construction in Moncton
Decks · May 11, 2026

How Much Does It Cost to Build a Deck in Moncton in 2026?

A transparent breakdown of deck pricing in Greater Moncton — materials, labour, permits, and what drives the final number up or down.

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Roofing materials for New Brunswick winters
Roofing · May 11, 2026

The Best Roofing Materials for New Brunswick Winters

Asphalt, metal, or rubber? We compare how each material handles ice dams, wind uplift, and the freeze-thaw cycles that define an Atlantic Canadian winter.

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Aged shingle roof needing replacement Moncton
Roofing · May 11, 2026

8 Signs You Need a New Roof (and 3 You Don't) — Moncton Homeowner's Guide

Granule loss, curling shingles, attic stains: how to tell the difference between a quick repair and a full replacement before next winter hits.

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Framing and new build construction in Moncton
Framing & New Builds · May 11, 2026

Framing & New Build Construction in Moncton: What Homeowners Should Know

From foundation to first-floor framing — the structural choices, code requirements, and timeline realities of a new home build in Greater Moncton.

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Custom carpentry work in Moncton NB
Carpentry · May 11, 2026

Custom Carpentry in Moncton: From Built-Ins to Full Renovations

What "custom carpentry" actually means in 2026 — and how Moncton homeowners use it to add storage, value, and craftsmanship to every room.

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