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Cedar Shake Roofing
Cedar Shake Roof Replacement Emerson, NJ
A roofer in Emerson 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 (551) 398-0015 reaches a nearby cedar roof replacement pro.
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.
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. Damaged boards are swapped before anything new goes on.
If the problem goes deeper than it first looked, an Emerson roofer may also recommend cedar shake roof installation or cedar shake roof repair.
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Call nowThe process
The cedar roof replacement process
Here is how a roofer usually handles a full cedar replacement.
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. Code and permit requirements are confirmed before work starts.
Site prep
The crew protects landscaping, siding and windows and sets a dumpster close to the house. 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.
Sheathing work
Damaged boards are cut out, and the deck is sheathed solid for asphalt, metal or most synthetic products. Nothing else on the roof works if the deck is weak.
Dry-in
Waterproof membrane at the eaves and valleys plus new underlayment protect the house before the finish roof goes on. For new cedar, a breathable mat or spaced boards keep air moving under the shakes.
Install the new roof
The finish roof is laid with new metal at valleys and walls and a vented ridge. A magnetic sweep of the yard and driveway picks up stray nails.
What is included
What a cedar replacement covers
Debris removal
Old cedar, felt and nails are hauled away leaving the property clean.
Valley metal
Fresh flashing goes in at every penetration matched to the new roof.
Sheathing
Rotted boards are replaced and solid sheathing is added if needed so fasteners hold firmly.
Full tear-off
The old cedar roof is removed to the boards so the deck can be inspected.
Related service
Cedar Shingle Roof Replacement Emerson, NJ
Cedar shingle roof replacement is common on older homes, where sawn shingles were the standard roof long before asphalt. It is common to find original shingles hidden under a later asphalt roof, both of which come off. With everything removed, the boards are checked and repaired or covered with solid sheathing.
Putting cedar shingles back preserves the character of an older house. If your home is in a historic area, check what materials are allowed. Ask an Emerson roofer to compare new cedar shingles with look-alike options for your home.
Local help
Cedar Shake Roof Replacement Near Me
In Emerson, cedar replacement calls usually come from homes whose shakes have worn thin after many seasons. Across Emerson and nearby towns like Westwood, Oradell, Haworth and Hillsdale, some owners put cedar back to keep the look while others switch to synthetic shakes, architectural shingles or metal, and a roofer can lay out the options side by side.
Searching for cedar shake roof replacement near me from Emerson or Westwood, Oradell, Haworth and Hillsdale? Call (551) 398-0015 to talk to a roofer who works in your part of town.
How the weather here affects roofs around Emerson
Winters here are long and cold, with snow on the roof for weeks at a time and plenty of nights below freezing. 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. Coastal storms and heavy spring rain drive water sideways into flashing, valleys and old chimneys. That is why roof repair in Emerson is busiest after a hard winter and before the next one.
Why call
Why act early
Drier ceilings
A roof problem fixed early rarely spreads to the decking, the insulation or the ceilings.
Familiar with local homes
Local roofers see the same roofs and storm damage across Emerson and nearby towns.
Clear next steps
Ask your questions before you agree to anything.
Cedar Shake Roof Replacement questions
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.
Can new roofing go over old cedar shakes?
Laying new material over shakes causes more problems than it solves. The shakes are uneven and hold moisture, so the new roof sits on a lumpy, damp base, and the old wood adds fuel load. A tear-off also lets the roofer fix the deck.
How many days does it take to replace a cedar roof?
A typical house takes several working days. Removing old wood and adding sheathing take time. Sections are dried in at the end of each day.
What can I replace my cedar shake roof with?
Several materials can replace a cedar roof. Options include new cedar, composite shakes, dimensional asphalt shingles and metal roofing designed to look like shakes. Anything other than cedar typically requires sheathing the roof solid.
Is it worth replacing cedar with cedar?
The choice depends on the look, maintenance and rules in your area. Cedar offers real wood character but more upkeep than synthetic or metal options. Ask to compare cedar with alternatives first.
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Cedar Shake Roof Installation
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Replacing split, cupped or missing shakes, clearing moss and fixing valleys and ridge caps, so a sound cedar roof keeps shedding water.
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Replacing an aging roof with new underlayment, flashing, vents and roofing, with the old layers removed and the deck checked.
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Full shingle roof replacement, from tear-off and deck repair to new shingles and flashing, including permits, cleanup and a final check.
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