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All flashing is replaced, not reused for a watertight finish.
Cedar Shake Roofing
Cedar Shake Roof Replacement Boonton, NJ
A roofer in Boonton 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 (862) 420-3040 reaches a nearby cedar roof replacement pro.
Cedar roofs reach a point where repair stops making sense. 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. Covering old shakes traps wet wood under the new roof, leaves bumps and adds fuel load, which is why codes generally require a tear-off. Tear-off also lets the roofer see and fix every rotted board.
What sits under the shakes shapes the whole project. Spaced 1x boards suit cedar, but other roofing needs solid plywood or OSB, either laid over the boards or installed after they come out. Rotted boards are replaced either way.
Many cedar shake roof replacement calls in Boonton also turn up a need for cedar shake roof installation or cedar shake roof repair.
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What happens during a cedar roof replacement
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.
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.
Remove the old roof
The old shakes and felt are stripped section by section so the roof is never left open longer than needed. 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. Nothing else on the roof works if the deck is weak.
Dry-in
Ice and water membrane goes along the eaves and valleys, then underlayment covers the deck and new drip edge is installed. The dry-in method depends on the new material.
Install the new roof
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
Ice barrier
Ice and water membrane goes in at the eaves and valleys where water and ice gather.
Old roof removal
Every layer comes off with debris hauled away.
Deck repair
The deck is repaired or sheathed solid so fasteners hold firmly.
Debris removal
The site is cleaned and swept with magnets and stray nails are collected.
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Cedar Shingle Roof Replacement Boonton, 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.
Replacing sawn shingles with new sawn shingles keeps the tight, even look of the original roof. Some historic districts require it, while others accept materials that imitate wood. A roofer in Boonton can help you weigh the look, the upkeep and the rules before you decide.
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Cedar Shake Roof Replacement Near Me
In Boonton, cedar replacement calls usually come from homes whose shakes have worn thin after many seasons. From Boonton to neighboring communities such as Lake Hiawatha, Mountain Lakes, Parsippany and Towaco, the choice between new cedar and a look-alike often comes down to upkeep, fire rules and neighborhood style, and a roofer can lay out the options side by side.
Searching for cedar shake roof replacement near me from Boonton or Lake Hiawatha, Mountain Lakes, Parsippany and Towaco? Call (862) 420-3040 to talk to a roofer who works in your part of town.
How the weather here affects roofs around Boonton
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. Coastal storms and heavy spring rain drive water sideways into flashing, valleys and old chimneys. Most homeowners in Boonton, NJ have the roof checked in the fall and again after the snow melts.
Why call
Why fix it now
Smaller repairs
A roof problem fixed early rarely spreads to the decking, the insulation or the ceilings.
Familiar with local homes
Roofers in Boonton know the roof types and weather wear common in local homes.
Know what happens next
Ask the roofer about the cause, the options and the estimate before work starts.
Cedar Shake Roof Replacement FAQ
What can I replace my cedar shake roof with?
Several materials can replace a cedar roof. 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.
Will my roof deck need to be replaced?
It comes down to the material you choose. If you switch from cedar, the roof will need solid sheathing. Any rotted boards are replaced either way.
Should I put a new cedar roof back on?
Your own priorities decide it. 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 old wood stays damp under the new layer and the surface is too uneven to lay flat. A full tear-off is the standard approach.
How long does a cedar roof replacement take?
Most homes take several days, with larger or steep roofs taking longer. Cedar tear-offs produce a lot of debris, and re-decking adds time. The roof is never left open overnight.
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Cedar Shake Roof Installation
Installing cedar shakes or shingles with proper exposure, valleys, ridge caps and ventilation, with every layer chosen before the first shake goes on.
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Cedar roof repairs from single cracked shakes up to worn ridge caps and open valleys, matched to what a close look at the roof actually finds.
Learn moreRoof Replacement
Replacing an aging roof with new underlayment, flashing, vents and roofing, so the house is dry for decades instead of seasons.
Learn moreShingle Roof Replacement
Tearing off a worn shingle roof down to the decking and putting on a new one, with soft decking fixed before anything new goes on.
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