Full tear-off
Every layer comes off with debris hauled away.
Cedar Shake Roofing
Cedar Shake Roof Replacement North Arlington, NJ
When cedar shakes in North Arlington are thin, brittle and leaking in many places, replacement means a full tear-off and a new roof built from the deck up, whether that is new cedar or a different material. Call (551) 348-7205 to reach a local roofer.
Every cedar roof eventually wears past what spot repairs can fix. 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. 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. Tear-off also lets the roofer see and fix every rotted board.
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. Rotted boards are replaced either way.
Many cedar shake roof replacement calls in North Arlington also turn up a need for cedar shake roof installation or cedar shake roof repair.
Looking for North Arlington cedar shake roof replacement? Call (551) 348-7205 and describe the problem to a roofer who works in North Arlington.
Call nowThe process
The cedar roof replacement process
Here is how a roofer usually handles a full cedar replacement.
Planning
You pick the new roofing first, then the roofer plans the deck, underlayment and flashing around it. Local permits and any material rules are confirmed.
Prepare the site
Gutters, shrubs and patios are covered before the old roof comes off. 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. Any older layers found underneath are removed at the same time.
Re-deck the roof
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. A sound deck is what the new fasteners rely on.
Lay underlayment
Waterproof membrane at the eaves and valleys plus new underlayment protect the house before the finish roof goes on. The dry-in method depends on the new material.
Final install
The finish roof is laid with new metal at valleys and walls and a vented ridge. The site is cleaned and swept with magnets before the crew leaves.
What is included
Parts of a cedar roof replacement
Underlayment
Ice and water membrane goes in at the eaves and valleys before the finish roof goes on.
Cleanup
The site is cleaned and swept with magnets so the yard is safe to walk.
Sheathing
The deck is repaired or sheathed solid so fasteners hold firmly.
New flashing
Fresh flashing goes in at every penetration matched to the new roof.
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Cedar Shingle Roof Replacement North Arlington, NJ
Sawn cedar shingles were once the default roof on many older houses, and many are now due for replacement. It is common to find original shingles hidden under a later asphalt roof, both of which come off. 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. Some historic districts require it, while others accept materials that imitate wood. For a North Arlington home, the choice depends on the house, the budget and local guidelines.
Local help
Cedar Shake Roof Replacement Near Me
Cedar roofs around North Arlington reach replacement age on older homes first, often after years of shade and moss. For homes in North Arlington and nearby places including Kearny, Rutherford, East Rutherford and Secaucus, storms and age decide the timing, and the house style decides the material, so it helps to see samples before the tear-off.
Searching for cedar shake roof replacement near me from North Arlington or Kearny, Rutherford, East Rutherford and Secaucus? Call (551) 348-7205 to talk to a roofer who works in your part of town.
How the weather here affects roofs around North Arlington
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. Strong coastal storms push rain into every weak spot at the flashing and valleys. Most homeowners in North Arlington, 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
Roofers in North Arlington 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 questions
Will my roof deck need to be replaced?
That depends on what goes back on. 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.
What can I replace my cedar shake roof with?
You can put cedar back or choose a material that looks like it. 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. Anything other than cedar typically requires sheathing the roof solid.
Can new roofing go over old cedar shakes?
Laying new material over shakes causes more problems than it solves. 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.
Should I put a new cedar roof back on?
Your own priorities decide it. Cedar offers real wood character but more upkeep than synthetic or metal options. A roofer can compare samples with you before you decide.
How long does a cedar roof replacement take?
Most homes take several days, with larger or steep roofs taking longer. Weather, deck repairs and roof size all affect the schedule. 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, laid to the slope and climate of the house.
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Repairs for split shakes, rot at the butts, moss buildup and leaking valleys on wood roofs, so a sound cedar roof keeps shedding water.
Learn moreRoof Replacement
Replacing an aging roof with new underlayment, flashing, vents and roofing, built to current code from the decking out.
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Tearing off a worn shingle roof down to the decking and putting on a new one, so the new roof starts on a sound, dry deck.
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