Deck repair
The deck is repaired or sheathed solid for the new roofing material.
Cedar Shake Roofing
Cedar Shake Roof Replacement Pequannock, NJ
Replacing a cedar roof in Pequannock starts with removing every old shake and strip of felt interlay, then fixing the boards underneath before the new roof goes on, with the deck matched to whatever comes next. Call (862) 458-0110 to reach a local roofer.
There comes a stage when patching a wood roof just moves the leak. Once shakes are paper thin at the butts, curling across whole slopes and breaking at a touch, the roof is done even if it only leaks in a few spots. At that point a full replacement protects the sheathing and framing underneath.
Overlaying cedar shakes with new roofing is not a real option. 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. If new cedar goes back on, sound spaced boards can stay, but switching to another material means sheathing the roof solid. Damaged boards are swapped before anything new goes on.
Depending on what the roofer finds, cedar shake roof replacement in Pequannock, NJ can go hand in hand with cedar shake roof installation and cedar shake roof repair.
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The cedar roof replacement process
Here is how a roofer usually handles a full cedar replacement.
Choose the material
Before any tear-off, you decide what goes back on, since that choice decides whether the deck needs solid sheathing. Code and permit requirements are confirmed before work starts.
Protect the property
Tarps and plywood cover plants, decks and walkways, because cedar tear-offs throw off heavy debris and thousands of old nails. Spaced sheathing lets debris fall into the attic, so cover anything stored there.
Tear off to the deck
Every shake, felt interlay strip, old nail and rusted valley metal comes off, down to bare boards. Sometimes a forgotten layer of shingles turns up and is removed as well.
Sheathing work
Rotted or split boards are replaced, and if the new roof is not cedar, plywood or OSB is laid over the spaced boards or in their place. A sound deck is what the new fasteners rely on.
Lay underlayment
The deck is dried in with an eave membrane, underlayment and new edge metal. The dry-in method depends on the new material.
Finish the roof
The new roof goes on with new valley metal, step flashing, pipe boots and ridge ventilation. Cleanup includes rolling a magnet over the lawn for nails.
What is included
What the replacement includes
New flashing
All flashing is replaced, not reused for a watertight finish.
Ice barrier
New underlayment and eave membrane protect the deck where water and ice gather.
Full tear-off
All shakes, felt and old metal are stripped section by section.
Debris removal
The site is cleaned and swept with magnets so the yard is safe to walk.
Related service
Cedar Shingle Roof Replacement Pequannock, 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. Once the deck is bare, the roofer decides whether the boards can carry new shingles or need solid sheathing.
Putting cedar shingles back preserves the character of an older house. Some historic districts require it, while others accept materials that imitate wood. For a Pequannock home, the choice depends on the house, the budget and local guidelines.
Local help
Cedar Shake Roof Replacement Near Me
In Pequannock, cedar replacement calls usually come from homes whose shakes have worn thin after many seasons. Across Pequannock and nearby towns like Pompton Plains, Lincoln Park, Towaco and Riverdale, some owners put cedar back to keep the look while others switch to synthetic shakes, architectural shingles or metal, so it helps to see samples before the tear-off.
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What the local climate does to a roof
Winters here are long and cold, with snow on the roof for weeks at a time and plenty of nights below freezing. Heat escaping from the attic melts snow on the upper roof, and the water refreezes at the colder eaves, building ice dams that push water up under the shingles. Coastal storms and heavy spring rain drive water sideways into flashing, valleys and old chimneys. That is why roof repair in Pequannock is busiest after a hard winter and before the next one.
Why call
Why act early
Drier ceilings
Small roof problems caught early usually stay small repairs.
Local knowledge
Roofers in Pequannock know the roof types and weather wear common in local homes.
Clear next steps
Ask your questions before you agree to anything.
Cedar Shake Roof Replacement FAQ
Is it worth replacing cedar with cedar?
Your own priorities decide it. Cedar offers real wood character but more upkeep than synthetic or metal options. Seeing samples side by side helps.
How long does a cedar roof replacement take?
A typical house takes several working days. Weather, deck repairs and roof size all affect the schedule. The roofer opens only as much roof each day as can be dried in before evening.
Is it okay to roof over a cedar shake roof?
Laying new material over shakes causes more problems than it solves. The old wood stays damp under the new layer and the surface is too uneven to lay flat. A tear-off also lets the roofer fix the deck.
What can I replace my cedar shake roof with?
You can put cedar back or choose a material that looks like it. Synthetic or composite shakes imitate the look with less upkeep, architectural asphalt shingles cost less and are common, and metal or stone-coated steel lasts a long time. Switching away from cedar usually means adding solid decking.
Do I need new sheathing when replacing a cedar roof?
That depends on what goes back on. Spaced boards work for cedar, while other roofs need a solid deck laid over the boards or in their place. Soft or split boards are replaced no matter what.
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Often needed together
Cedar Shake Roof Installation
New cedar shake roofs built with the right sheathing, felt interlay, spacing and stainless fasteners, with every layer chosen before the first shake goes on.
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Replacing split, cupped or missing shakes, clearing moss and fixing valleys and ridge caps, so a sound cedar roof keeps shedding water.
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Replacing an aging roof with new underlayment, flashing, vents and roofing, built to current code from the decking out.
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Full shingle roof replacement, from tear-off and deck repair to new shingles and flashing, with soft decking fixed before anything new goes on.
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