Deck underlayment
Underlayment rows are lapped from the eaves up before any shingle goes down.
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Shingle Roof Installation Maplewood, NJ
A roofer in Maplewood can install a new shingle roof from the deck up: drip edge, ice and water shield, underlayment, starter strip, shingles, flashing and ridge vent, so the roof is sealed against wind-driven rain from the start. Call (973) 858-1830 to reach a local roofer.
Shingles are only the top layer of a shingle roof. Below the shingles go metal drip edge, a self-adhering ice barrier at the eaves and valleys, a layer of underlayment and a starter row at the edges. Flashing and attic ventilation round it out, and most leaks on newer roofs come from those details rather than the shingles.
The first decision is the shingle itself. 3-tab shingles are thin and uniform, and architectural shingles are thicker laminated shingles with a textured, shadowed look and higher wind ratings. Impact-resistant shingles rated Class 4 under the UL 2218 test are an option where hail is common, and some insurers treat them differently, so ask yours.
Not every roof can take shingles. Asphalt shingles generally need a slope of at least 2 in 12, and roofs between 2 in 12 and 4 in 12 need extra underlayment. Porches and low additions often need a different material where they tie into the main roof.
Depending on what the roofer finds, shingle roof installation in Maplewood, NJ can go hand in hand with shingle roof replacement and roof installation.
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Call nowThe process
Building a shingle roof layer by layer
Each layer goes on in a set order so water always runs over, never under.
Prepare the deck
On a reroof or new build, the deck is inspected and fixed first, since shingles follow every dip beneath them. Shingles laid on a bad deck show every flaw.
Drip edge at the eaves
The eaves get drip edge and a band of ice and water shield, and the valleys get a full-length strip. That membrane seals around nails where ice backs water up.
Lay the underlayment
The rest of the deck is covered in underlayment, lapped so each row sheds onto the one below, with rake drip edge on top. It is the backup layer if wind ever drives water past the shingles.
Starter strip
The starter row seals the bottom edge and rakes of the roof. Skipping it is a common cause of edge blow-offs.
Nail the courses
Each course is nailed in the nailing zone, never high or overdriven, and step flashing goes in piece by piece at every sidewall. Counter flashing laps over the step flashing at chimneys and walls.
Ridge vent
The ridge gets a continuous vent and cap shingles, and the soffits are checked for open intake. Too little intake makes a ridge vent pull air the wrong way.
What is included
Layers of a shingle roof system
Eave membrane
The lowest edge of the roof gets a sealed membrane to seal around nails if water backs up.
Drip edge
Starter shingles and metal drip edge finish the eaves and rakes so water drips clear of the fascia.
Ridge ventilation
New flashing and balanced ventilation finish the system which is where most leaks would otherwise start.
Choosing a shingle
3-tab, architectural or impact-resistant shingles are matched to the house so the look and performance both fit.
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Architectural Shingle Installation Maplewood, NJ
Installing architectural shingles uses the same layers underneath, with a few details specific to laminated shingles. The nails must land in the narrow area where the two laminated layers overlap, or the bottom layer can slip and the wind rating is lost. Compatible starter and cap products finish the edges and ridge cleanly.
Most new shingle roofs in Maplewood are architectural, and for good reason. They stand up to wind better than 3-tab, hide small dips in the deck and usually last longer. A sample board viewed outside, next to the siding, is the best way to choose a color.
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Asphalt Shingle Roof Installation Maplewood, NJ
Asphalt shingle roof installation is standard work, but the quality varies a lot from one crew to the next. The shingles rarely fail first; the edges, nails and flashing do. It is fair to ask which underlayment and ice barrier will go on and where.
Most asphalt shingle installs in Maplewood wrap up quickly once materials are on site. Cold weather slows the factory sealant, so shingles laid in winter may need hand sealing. The crew will watch the forecast, since wet decking cannot be covered.
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Shingle Roof Installation Near Me
New shingle roofs in Maplewood go on everything from new houses and additions to reroofs of older homes. Older homes in Maplewood and nearby towns like Vauxhall, Union, Springfield and Short Hills often had felt underlayment and box vents, while new roofs usually get synthetic underlayment, ice barrier at the eaves and a ridge vent, so it pays to talk through wind ratings and impact resistance before choosing. Searching for shingle roof installation near me? Ask how the flashing and ventilation will be handled.
For shingle roof installation in Maplewood, NJ or nearby towns like Vauxhall, Union, Springfield and Short Hills, call (973) 858-1830 to reach a roofer who covers your street.
What the local climate does to a roof
Cold winters bring snow, ice and a long stretch of freezing nights. 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 Maplewood, NJ have the roof checked in the fall and again after the snow melts.
Why call
Why fix it now
Less damage
Small roof problems caught early usually stay small repairs.
Familiar with local homes
Local roofers see the same roofs and storm damage across Maplewood and nearby towns.
Know what happens next
Ask your questions before you agree to anything.
Common questions about shingle roof installation
What goes under the shingles on a new roof?
Starting at the deck, a new roof gets drip edge, ice and water shield at the eaves and valleys, underlayment over the rest and a starter strip at the edges. Felt still works, but synthetic is tougher and holds up better if the roof sits open. Local code decides where ice barrier is required.
What is the difference between 3-tab and architectural shingles?
The difference is construction: one flat layer for 3-tab, two laminated layers for architectural. For most homes architectural shingles are the better value over the life of the roof. 3-tab can make sense on outbuildings or when matching an older roof.
How many nails should each shingle have?
Nailing is what holds shingles down until the sealant bonds and long after. Four nails per shingle is common, with six where the shingle instructions or local code call for high-wind nailing. Each nail has to sit in the nailing zone, flush with the surface, not too high and not driven through.
Can shingles be installed in cold weather?
Mild, dry weather is the easiest time to install shingles. Cold-weather installs are done regularly, with extra care for brittle shingles and hand sealing where the strips will not activate. Whatever the season, the deck has to be dry.
What is the minimum pitch for asphalt shingles?
Asphalt shingles need a slope of at least 2 in 12. Roofs that are low but still within range get added underlayment protection. Porches and additions below that line need a low slope material.
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