Debris removal
The site is cleaned and swept with magnets and stray nails are collected.
Cedar Shake Roofing
Cedar Shake Roof Replacement Lyndhurst, NJ
Replacing a cedar roof in Lyndhurst starts with removing every old shake and strip of felt interlay, then fixing the boards underneath before the new roof goes on, whether that is new cedar or a different material. Call (551) 348-2859 to reach a local roofer.
Every cedar roof eventually wears past what spot repairs can fix. After decades of weather, shakes lose thickness, split easily and no longer hold a nail, so new pieces have nothing solid to tie into. That is when replacing the roof costs less over time than chasing leaks.
A wood roof cannot be covered over. 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.
The deck is the biggest question in a cedar replacement. Many older wood roofs were built on spaced boards with gaps for airflow, which works for new cedar but not for asphalt shingles, metal or most synthetic products. Damaged boards are swapped before anything new goes on.
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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What happens during a cedar roof replacement
Old wood roofs produce a lot of debris and some surprises.
Choose the material
The roofer inspects the deck from the attic, measures the roof and talks through new cedar versus synthetic shakes, architectural shingles or metal. Local permits and any material rules are confirmed.
Prepare the site
The crew protects landscaping, siding and windows and sets a dumpster close to the house. Attic belongings under the roof are worth covering too, since dust falls through spaced boards.
Tear off to the deck
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.
Repair the deck
Damaged boards are cut out, and the deck is sheathed solid for asphalt, metal or most synthetic products. This is the step that makes the new roof flat and secure.
Dry in the roof
The deck is dried in with an eave membrane, underlayment and new edge metal. Cedar gets a ventilated layer, while other roofs get standard underlayment.
Install the new roof
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
What the replacement includes
Full tear-off
Every layer comes off with debris hauled away.
Valley metal
Fresh flashing goes in at every penetration matched to the new roof.
Ice barrier
Ice and water membrane goes in at the eaves and valleys where water and ice gather.
Sheathing
Damaged sheathing is renewed for the new roofing material.
Related service
Cedar Shingle Roof Replacement Lyndhurst, NJ
Sawn cedar shingles were once the default roof on many older houses, and many are now due for replacement. 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.
New cedar shingles restore the tailored, historic appearance many owners want to keep. If your home is in a historic area, check what materials are allowed. Ask a Lyndhurst roofer to compare new cedar shingles with look-alike options for your home.
Local help
Cedar Shake Roof Replacement Near Me
In Lyndhurst, cedar replacement calls usually come from homes whose shakes have worn thin after many seasons. From Lyndhurst to neighboring communities such as Rutherford, North Arlington, East Rutherford and Wallington, the choice between new cedar and a look-alike often comes down to upkeep, fire rules and neighborhood style, so it helps to see samples before the tear-off.
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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, 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. That is why roof repair in Lyndhurst is busiest after a hard winter and before the next one.
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 Lyndhurst and nearby towns.
Straight answers
Ask your questions before you agree to anything.
Common questions about cedar shake roof replacement
Is it worth replacing cedar with cedar?
Your own priorities decide it. Cedar offers real wood character but more upkeep than synthetic or metal options. Seeing samples side by side helps.
What are the alternatives to cedar shakes?
You can put cedar back or choose a material that looks like it. 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?
Most homes take several days, with larger or steep roofs taking longer. 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 old wood stays damp under the new layer and the surface is too uneven to lay flat. Removing the old roof is the right first step.
Do I need new sheathing when replacing a cedar roof?
That depends on what goes back on. 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.
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Cedar Shake Roof Installation
New cedar shake roofs built with the right sheathing, felt interlay, spacing and stainless fasteners, with every layer chosen before the first shake goes on.
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Repairs for split shakes, rot at the butts, moss buildup and leaking valleys on wood roofs, without tearing off the shakes that still have years left.
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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, with soft decking fixed before anything new goes on.
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