Underlayment
New underlayment and eave membrane protect the deck where water and ice gather.
Cedar Shake Roofing
Cedar Shake Roof Replacement Midland Park, NJ
A roofer in Midland Park can replace a worn-out cedar shake roof by tearing off the old shakes and felt down to the sheathing, repairing or adding decking and installing a new roof, so the new roof starts on solid, dry wood. One call to (551) 370-0731 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.
Unlike some asphalt roofs, cedar has to come off completely. The surface is too irregular to support new material flat, the old wood traps moisture and building codes typically require removal. Removing everything is the only way to inspect the deck.
The deck is the biggest question in a cedar replacement. 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.
If the problem goes deeper than it first looked, a Midland Park roofer may also recommend cedar shake roof installation or cedar shake roof repair.
Need cedar shake roof replacement in Midland Park? Call (551) 370-0731 and describe the problem to a roofer who works in Midland Park.
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How cedar shake roof replacement works
A cedar replacement is a bigger tear-off than most roofs.
Choose the material
The roofer inspects the deck from the attic, measures the roof and talks through new cedar versus synthetic shakes, architectural shingles or metal. Permits are pulled and any neighborhood or fire rules are checked.
Site prep
The crew protects landscaping, siding and windows and sets a dumpster close to the house. Spaced sheathing lets debris fall into the attic, so cover anything stored there.
Remove the old roof
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.
Sheathing work
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.
Lay underlayment
Ice and water membrane goes along the eaves and valleys, then underlayment covers the deck and new drip edge is installed. Cedar gets a ventilated layer, while other roofs get standard underlayment.
Finish the roof
The new roof goes on with new valley metal, step flashing, pipe boots and ridge ventilation. The site is cleaned and swept with magnets before the crew leaves.
What is included
Parts of a cedar roof replacement
Sheathing
Rotted boards are replaced and solid sheathing is added if needed before anything new goes on.
Debris removal
Old cedar, felt and nails are hauled away leaving the property clean.
Old roof removal
All shakes, felt and old metal are stripped so the deck can be inspected.
Valley metal
Valleys, walls, vents and skylights get new metal so no old rusted metal remains.
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Cedar Shingle Roof Replacement Midland Park, NJ
Older homes often have sawn cedar shingles rather than split shakes, and replacing them follows the same tear-off logic. It is common to find original shingles hidden under a later asphalt roof, both of which come off. With everything removed, the boards are checked and repaired or covered with solid sheathing.
New cedar shingles restore the tailored, historic appearance many owners want to keep. Local design rules may limit what can replace a historic wood roof. For a Midland Park home, the choice depends on the house, the budget and local guidelines.
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Cedar Shake Roof Replacement Near Me
In Midland Park, cedar replacement calls usually come from homes whose shakes have worn thin after many seasons. For homes in Midland Park and nearby places including Waldwick, Ridgewood, Allendale and Glen Rock, storms and age decide the timing, and the house style decides the material, which is worth talking through before any work begins.
For cedar shake roof replacement in Midland Park, NJ or nearby towns like Waldwick, Ridgewood, Allendale and Glen Rock, call (551) 370-0731 to reach a roofer who covers your street.
How the weather here affects roofs around Midland Park
Cold winters bring snow, ice and a long stretch of freezing nights. 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. Strong coastal storms push rain into every weak spot at the flashing and valleys. Most homeowners in Midland Park, 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.
Familiar with local homes
Roofers in Midland Park 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
Will my roof deck need to be replaced?
The answer hinges on the new roofing material. New cedar can go on sound spaced boards, but asphalt shingles, metal and most synthetic products need solid plywood or OSB. Damaged boards always get replaced.
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. Sections are dried in at the end of each day.
Can new roofing go over old cedar shakes?
Laying new material over shakes causes more problems than it solves. The shakes are uneven and hold moisture, so the new roof sits on a lumpy, damp base, and the old wood adds fuel load. Removing the old roof is the right first step.
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.
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. Switching away from cedar usually means adding solid decking.
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