Debris removal
Old cedar, felt and nails are hauled away leaving the property clean.
Cedar Shake Roofing
Cedar Shake Roof Replacement Hawthorne, NJ
A roofer in Hawthorne 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. Call (862) 434-1182 to reach a local roofer.
Cedar roofs reach a point where repair stops making sense. The shakes erode thinner every year, the butts rot, the nails rust through and the wood turns so brittle that a roofer cannot replace one shake without cracking three more. 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. Removing everything is the only way to inspect the deck.
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. Damaged boards are swapped before anything new goes on.
Many cedar shake roof replacement calls in Hawthorne also turn up a need for cedar shake roof installation or cedar shake roof repair.
Looking for Hawthorne cedar shake roof replacement? Call (862) 434-1182 to talk to a local roofer.
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How cedar shake roof replacement works
Old wood roofs produce a lot of debris and some surprises.
Choose the material
Before any tear-off, you decide what goes back on, since that choice decides whether the deck needs solid sheathing. Local permits and any material rules are confirmed.
Protect the property
Tarps and plywood cover plants, decks and walkways, because cedar tear-offs throw off heavy debris and thousands of old nails. Cover stored items in the attic, because old wood roofs shed dust inward.
Tear off to the deck
The old shakes and felt are stripped section by section so the roof is never left open longer than needed. Sometimes a forgotten layer of shingles turns up and is removed as well.
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
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.
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
Parts of a cedar roof replacement
New flashing
Valleys, walls, vents and skylights get new metal matched to the new roof.
Underlayment
New underlayment and eave membrane protect the deck where water and ice gather.
Deck repair
Rotted boards are replaced and solid sheathing is added if needed before anything new goes on.
Full tear-off
All shakes, felt and old metal are stripped so the deck can be inspected.
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Cedar Shingle Roof Replacement Hawthorne, NJ
Cedar shingle roof replacement is common on older homes, where sawn shingles were the standard roof long before asphalt. 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. With everything removed, the boards are checked and repaired or covered with solid sheathing.
Replacing sawn shingles with new sawn shingles keeps the tight, even look of the original roof. Local design rules may limit what can replace a historic wood roof. Ask a Hawthorne roofer to compare new cedar shingles with look-alike options for your home.
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Cedar Shake Roof Replacement Near Me
In Hawthorne, cedar replacement calls usually come from homes whose shakes have worn thin after many seasons. From Hawthorne to neighboring communities such as Glen Rock, Haledon, Fair Lawn and Midland Park, the choice between new cedar and a look-alike often comes down to upkeep, fire rules and neighborhood style, and a roofer can lay out the options side by side.
Searching for cedar shake roof replacement near me from Hawthorne or Glen Rock, Haledon, Fair Lawn and Midland Park? Call (862) 434-1182 to talk to a roofer who works in your part of town.
How the weather here affects roofs around Hawthorne
Cold winters bring snow, ice and a long stretch of freezing nights. Heat escaping from the attic melts snow on the upper roof, and the water refreezes at the colder 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 Hawthorne is busiest after a hard winter and before the next one.
Why call
Why not wait
Smaller repairs
Small roof problems caught early usually stay small repairs.
Roofers who know Hawthorne
Local roofers see the same roofs and storm damage across Hawthorne and nearby towns.
Clear next steps
Ask your questions before you agree to anything.
Common questions about cedar shake roof replacement
What are the alternatives to cedar shakes?
Several materials can replace a cedar roof. 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.
Is it worth replacing cedar with cedar?
That comes down to what you want from the roof. New cedar keeps the natural look and suits many older homes, but it needs regular cleaning and some care to reach its full life. Ask to compare cedar with alternatives first.
Is it okay to roof over a cedar shake roof?
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.
How many days does it take to replace a cedar roof?
A typical house takes several working days. Weather, deck repairs and roof size all affect the schedule. The roofer opens only as much roof each day as can be dried in before evening.
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. Soft or split boards are replaced no matter what.
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