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Cedar Shake Roofing
Cedar Shake Roof Replacement Maplewood, NJ
A roofer in Maplewood 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, whether that is new cedar or a different material. Call (973) 858-1830 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. Replacement then protects the house instead of patching a roof with no life left.
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. A full tear-off exposes the sheathing for a proper check.
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. Any soft or split boards are cut out and replaced.
Depending on what the roofer finds, cedar shake roof replacement in Maplewood, NJ can go hand in hand with cedar shake roof installation and cedar shake roof repair.
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Call nowThe process
How cedar shake roof replacement works
A cedar replacement is a bigger tear-off than most roofs.
Plan the new roof
You pick the new roofing first, then the roofer plans the deck, underlayment and flashing around it. Permits are pulled and any neighborhood or fire rules are checked.
Site prep
Gutters, shrubs and patios are covered before the old roof comes off. Cover stored items in the attic, because old wood roofs shed dust inward.
Remove the old roof
The old shakes and felt are stripped section by section so the roof is never left open longer than needed. If an old asphalt layer was ever laid over the cedar, it comes off too.
Sheathing work
Damaged boards are cut out, and the deck is sheathed solid for asphalt, metal or most synthetic products. A sound deck is what the new fasteners rely on.
Dry in the roof
Ice and water membrane goes along the eaves and valleys, then underlayment covers the deck and new drip edge is installed. For new cedar, a breathable mat or spaced boards keep air moving under the shakes.
Final install
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
What a cedar replacement covers
Full tear-off
Every layer comes off section by section.
Debris removal
Debris is removed daily and stray nails are collected.
Sheathing
Damaged sheathing is renewed for the new roofing material.
Underlayment
New underlayment and eave membrane protect the deck under the new roof.
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Cedar Shingle Roof Replacement Maplewood, NJ
Older homes often have sawn cedar shingles rather than split shakes, and replacing them follows the same tear-off logic. 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. A roofer in Maplewood can help you weigh the look, the upkeep and the rules before you decide.
Local help
Cedar Shake Roof Replacement Near Me
In Maplewood, cedar replacement calls usually come from homes whose shakes have worn thin after many seasons. For homes in Maplewood and nearby places including Vauxhall, Union, Springfield and Short Hills, storms and age decide the timing, and the house style decides the material, and a roofer can lay out the options side by side.
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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, 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 Maplewood is busiest after a hard winter and before the next one.
Why call
Why fix it now
Drier ceilings
Small roof problems caught early usually stay small repairs.
Roofers who know Maplewood
Roofers in Maplewood know the roof types and weather wear common in local homes.
Clear next steps
Ask the roofer about the cause, the options and the estimate before work starts.
Cedar Shake Roof Replacement questions
What can I replace my cedar shake roof with?
You can put cedar back or choose a material that looks like it. 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.
How many days does it take to replace a cedar roof?
A typical house takes several working days. Removing old wood and adding sheathing take time. 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. A tear-off also lets the roofer fix the deck.
Is it worth replacing cedar with cedar?
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.
Do I need new sheathing when replacing a cedar roof?
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.
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