Deck repair
Damaged sheathing is renewed for the new roofing material.
Cedar Shake Roofing
Cedar Shake Roof Replacement Parsippany, NJ
When cedar shakes in Parsippany are thin, brittle and leaking in many places, replacement means a full tear-off and a new roof built from the deck up, so the new roof starts on solid, dry wood. One call to (862) 693-4349 reaches a nearby cedar roof replacement pro.
Every cedar roof eventually wears past what spot repairs can fix. The shakes erode thinner every year, the butts rot, the nails rust through and the wood turns so brittle that a roofer cannot replace one shake without cracking three more. At that point a full replacement protects the sheathing and framing underneath.
A wood roof cannot be covered over. Shakes are uneven and hold moisture, so anything laid on top sits on a lumpy, damp base, and most codes do not allow roofing over wood shakes. Removing everything is the only way to inspect the deck.
Most cedar roofs sit on spaced sheathing, and that affects every option. Spaced 1x boards suit cedar, but other roofing needs solid plywood or OSB, either laid over the boards or installed after they come out. Any soft or split boards are cut out and replaced.
Depending on what the roofer finds, cedar shake roof replacement in Parsippany, NJ can go hand in hand with cedar shake roof installation and cedar shake roof repair.
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What happens during a cedar roof replacement
Old wood roofs produce a lot of debris and some surprises.
Choose the material
You pick the new roofing first, then the roofer plans the deck, underlayment and flashing around it. Local permits and any material rules are confirmed.
Site prep
Gutters, shrubs and patios are covered before the old roof comes off. Attic belongings under the roof are worth covering too, since dust falls through spaced boards.
Tear-off
The crew removes the shakes, interlay, flashing and ridge caps, clearing the deck completely. Sometimes a forgotten layer of shingles turns up and is removed as well.
Repair the deck
Damaged boards are cut out, and the deck is sheathed solid for asphalt, metal or most synthetic products. Nothing else on the roof works if the deck is weak.
Dry-in
The deck is dried in with an eave membrane, underlayment and new edge metal. For new cedar, a breathable mat or spaced boards keep air moving under the shakes.
Final install
New roofing is installed with fresh flashing at every wall, valley and penetration. The site is cleaned and swept with magnets before the crew leaves.
What is included
What a cedar replacement covers
Debris removal
Debris is removed daily leaving the property clean.
Ice barrier
New underlayment and eave membrane protect the deck before the finish roof goes on.
Full tear-off
All shakes, felt and old metal are stripped so the deck can be inspected.
Valley metal
All flashing is replaced, not reused matched to the new roof.
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Cedar Shingle Roof Replacement Parsippany, NJ
Cedar shingle roof replacement is common on older homes, where sawn shingles were the standard roof long before asphalt. Those roofs were usually laid on spaced boards, and some were later covered with a layer of asphalt shingles, so a tear-off can uncover more than one roof. After tear-off, the roof deck is inspected and brought up to standard.
Replacing sawn shingles with new sawn shingles keeps the tight, even look of the original roof. If your home is in a historic area, check what materials are allowed. For a Parsippany home, the choice depends on the house, the budget and local guidelines.
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Cedar Shake Roof Replacement Near Me
Many cedar roofs being replaced in Parsippany are the original wood on homes several decades old. From Parsippany to neighboring communities such as Lake Hiawatha, Mountain Lakes, Boonton and Whippany, the choice between new cedar and a look-alike often comes down to upkeep, fire rules and neighborhood style, which is worth talking through before any work begins.
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Roofs in this climate
Winters here are long and cold, with snow on the roof for weeks at a time and plenty of nights below freezing. When warm attic air melts the snow, the meltwater runs down and freezes again at the eaves, which is how ice dams form and back water up under the shingles. Strong coastal storms push rain into every weak spot at the flashing and valleys. Most homeowners in Parsippany, NJ have the roof checked in the fall and again after the snow melts.
Why call
Why not wait
Less damage
Small roof problems caught early usually stay small repairs.
Roofers who know Parsippany
Roofers in Parsippany know the roof types and weather wear common in local homes.
Straight answers
Ask your questions before you agree to anything.
Cedar Shake Roof Replacement questions
How long does a cedar roof replacement take?
Most homes take several days, with larger or steep roofs taking longer. Removing old wood and adding sheathing take time. The roofer opens only as much roof each day as can be dried in before evening.
Do I need new sheathing when replacing a cedar roof?
The answer hinges on the new roofing material. Spaced boards work for cedar, while other roofs need a solid deck laid over the boards or in their place. Any rotted boards are replaced either way.
Is it worth replacing cedar with cedar?
That comes down to what you want from the roof. Real cedar looks great and lasts decades with care, while look-alike materials trade some character for lower maintenance. A roofer can compare samples with you before you decide.
Is it okay to roof over a cedar shake roof?
Roofing over cedar shakes is a bad idea and is not allowed under most codes. The shakes are uneven and hold moisture, so the new roof sits on a lumpy, damp base, and the old wood adds fuel load. A full tear-off is the standard approach.
What are the alternatives to cedar shakes?
Several materials can replace a cedar roof. Options include new cedar, composite shakes, dimensional asphalt shingles and metal roofing designed to look like shakes. Most non-cedar options need solid sheathing.
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Cedar Shake Roof Installation
Installing cedar shakes or shingles with proper exposure, valleys, ridge caps and ventilation, so the wood can dry and last for decades.
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Replacing an aging roof with new underlayment, flashing, vents and roofing, so the house is dry for decades instead of seasons.
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Full shingle roof replacement, from tear-off and deck repair to new shingles and flashing, including permits, cleanup and a final check.
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