Deck repair
Rotted boards are replaced and solid sheathing is added if needed before anything new goes on.
Cedar Shake Roofing
Cedar Shake Roof Replacement Short Hills, NJ
A roofer in Short Hills 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) 424-5211 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. That is when replacing the roof costs less over time than chasing leaks.
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.
What sits under the shakes shapes the whole project. If new cedar goes back on, sound spaced boards can stay, but switching to another material means sheathing the roof solid. Any soft or split boards are cut out and replaced.
Cedar Shake Roof Replacement is often paired with cedar shake roof installation and cedar shake roof repair, depending on the cause.
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The cedar roof replacement process
Here is how a roofer usually handles a full cedar replacement.
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.
Protect the property
Tarps and plywood cover plants, decks and walkways, because cedar tear-offs throw off heavy debris and thousands of old nails. 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. If an old asphalt layer was ever laid over the cedar, it comes off too.
Re-deck the roof
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
Waterproof membrane at the eaves and valleys plus new underlayment protect the house before the finish roof goes on. Cedar gets a ventilated layer, while other roofs get standard underlayment.
Install the new roof
New roofing is installed with fresh flashing at every wall, valley and penetration. Cleanup includes rolling a magnet over the lawn for nails.
What is included
What the replacement includes
Full tear-off
The old cedar roof is removed to the boards with debris hauled away.
Underlayment
The deck is dried in with fresh underlayment before the finish roof goes on.
Cleanup
Debris is removed daily so the yard is safe to walk.
New flashing
All flashing is replaced, not reused matched to the new roof.
Related service
Cedar Shingle Roof Replacement Short Hills, NJ
Older homes often have sawn cedar shingles rather than split shakes, and replacing them follows the same tear-off logic. Many were built on open board decks, and some were roofed over decades ago, which means two layers to remove. After tear-off, the roof deck is inspected and brought up to standard.
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. Ask a Short Hills roofer to compare new cedar shingles with look-alike options for your home.
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Cedar Shake Roof Replacement Near Me
In Short Hills, cedar replacement calls usually come from homes whose shakes have worn thin after many seasons. For homes in Short Hills and nearby places including Springfield, Summit, Vauxhall and Chatham, storms and age decide the timing, and the house style decides the material, which is worth talking through before any work begins.
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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, 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 Short Hills, 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.
Local knowledge
Local roofers see the same roofs and storm damage across Short Hills and nearby towns.
Clear next steps
Ask your questions before you agree to anything.
Cedar Shake Roof Replacement questions
Can new roofing go over old cedar shakes?
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 tear-off also lets the roofer fix the deck.
Do I need new sheathing when replacing a cedar roof?
It comes down to the material you choose. Spaced boards work for cedar, while other roofs need a solid deck laid over the boards or in their place. Any rotted boards are replaced either way.
What can I replace my cedar shake roof with?
Several materials can replace a cedar roof. Common choices are new cedar, polymer shakes, architectural shingles and metal shake panels. Most non-cedar options need solid sheathing.
How many days does it take to replace a cedar roof?
The timeline is usually a few days to a week or more for bigger homes. Weather, deck repairs and roof size all affect the schedule. Sections are dried in at the end of each day.
Is it worth replacing cedar with cedar?
That comes down to what you want from the roof. Real cedar looks great and lasts decades with care, while look-alike materials trade some character for lower maintenance. Seeing samples side by side helps.
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