Sheathing
The deck is repaired or sheathed solid for the new roofing material.
Cedar Shake Roofing
Cedar Shake Roof Replacement Whippany, NJ
When cedar shakes in Whippany are thin, brittle and leaking in many places, replacement means a full tear-off and a new roof built from the deck up, with the deck matched to whatever comes next. Dial (862) 693-4362 to talk with a local roofer about replacing the roof.
Every cedar roof eventually wears past what spot repairs can fix. 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. Replacement then protects the house instead of patching a roof with no life left.
Unlike some asphalt roofs, cedar has to come off completely. Covering old shakes traps wet wood under the new roof, leaves bumps and adds fuel load, which is why codes generally require a tear-off. A full tear-off exposes the sheathing for a proper check.
The deck is the biggest question in a cedar replacement. 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.
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.
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
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
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.
Lay underlayment
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.
Final install
New roofing is installed with fresh flashing at every wall, valley and penetration. A magnetic sweep of the yard and driveway picks up stray nails.
What is included
What the replacement includes
Valley metal
All flashing is replaced, not reused so no old rusted metal remains.
Full tear-off
Every layer comes off with debris hauled away.
Cleanup
Debris is removed daily so the yard is safe to walk.
Ice barrier
New underlayment and eave membrane protect the deck where water and ice gather.
Related service
Cedar Shingle Roof Replacement Whippany, 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. Once the deck is bare, the roofer decides whether the boards can carry new shingles or need solid sheathing.
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. A roofer in Whippany can help you weigh the look, the upkeep and the rules before you decide.
Local help
Cedar Shake Roof Replacement Near Me
Many cedar roofs being replaced in Whippany are the original wood on homes several decades old. From Whippany to neighboring communities such as Cedar Knolls, Parsippany, Morris Plains and Florham 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.
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What the local climate does to a roof
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, building ice dams that push 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 Whippany is busiest after a hard winter and before the next one.
Why call
Why fix it now
Drier ceilings
Small roof problems caught early usually stay small repairs.
Local knowledge
Roofers in Whippany know the roof types and weather wear common in local homes.
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. Common choices are new cedar, polymer shakes, architectural shingles and metal shake panels. Switching away from cedar usually means adding solid decking.
How long does a cedar roof replacement take?
Most homes take several days, with larger or steep roofs taking longer. Cedar tear-offs produce a lot of debris, and re-decking adds time. The roofer opens only as much roof each day as can be dried in before evening.
Should I put a new cedar roof back on?
The choice depends on the look, maintenance and rules in your area. Real cedar looks great and lasts decades with care, while look-alike materials trade some character for lower maintenance. A roofer can compare samples with you before you decide.
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.
Can new roofing go over old cedar shakes?
Covering cedar shakes with a new roof is not a sound approach. Shakes create an irregular surface and trap moisture under the new roofing. Removing the old roof is the right first step.
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Often needed together
Cedar Shake Roof Installation
New cedar shake roofs built with the right sheathing, felt interlay, spacing and stainless fasteners, laid to the slope and climate of the house.
Learn moreCedar Shake Roof Repair
Replacing split, cupped or missing shakes, clearing moss and fixing valleys and ridge caps, so a sound cedar roof keeps shedding water.
Learn moreRoof Replacement
A complete new roof from the deck up when repairs no longer make sense, so the house is dry for decades instead of seasons.
Learn moreShingle Roof Replacement
Replacing an aging shingle roof once repairs no longer hold, so the new roof starts on a sound, dry deck.
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