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The site is cleaned and swept with magnets and stray nails are collected.
Cedar Shake Roofing
Cedar Shake Roof Replacement Springfield, NJ
When cedar shakes in Springfield 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 (908) 562-6898 to talk with a local roofer about replacing the roof.
Cedar roofs reach a point where repair stops making sense. 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. 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. 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 Springfield also turn up a need for cedar shake roof installation or cedar shake roof repair.
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Call nowThe process
The cedar roof replacement process
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. 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. Attic belongings under the roof are worth covering too, since dust falls through spaced boards.
Tear-off
Every shake, felt interlay strip, old nail and rusted valley metal comes off, down to bare boards. If an old asphalt layer was ever laid over the cedar, it comes off too.
Repair the deck
Damaged boards are cut out, and the deck is sheathed solid for asphalt, metal or most synthetic products. A sound deck is what the new fasteners rely on.
Dry in the roof
Ice and water membrane goes along the eaves and valleys, then underlayment covers the deck and new drip edge is installed. For new cedar, a breathable mat or spaced boards keep air moving under the shakes.
Install the new roof
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
Underlayment
New underlayment and eave membrane protect the deck under the new roof.
New flashing
Valleys, walls, vents and skylights get new metal so no old rusted metal remains.
Old roof removal
The old cedar roof is removed to the boards so the deck can be inspected.
Deck repair
The deck is repaired or sheathed solid for the new roofing material.
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Cedar Shingle Roof Replacement Springfield, NJ
Older homes often have sawn cedar shingles rather than split shakes, and replacing them follows the same tear-off logic. 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. For a Springfield home, the choice depends on the house, the budget and local guidelines.
Local help
Cedar Shake Roof Replacement Near Me
In Springfield, cedar replacement calls usually come from homes whose shakes have worn thin after many seasons. From Springfield to neighboring communities such as Vauxhall, Kenilworth, Union and Short Hills, 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.
Need cedar shake roof replacement around Springfield? Call (908) 562-6898 for a Springfield roofer who serves the towns around it too.
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. 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. Strong coastal storms push rain into every weak spot at the flashing and valleys. Most homeowners in Springfield, NJ have the roof checked in the fall and again after the snow melts.
Why call
Why fix it now
Smaller repairs
Small roof problems caught early usually stay small repairs.
Familiar with local homes
Roofers in Springfield know the roof types and weather wear common in local homes.
Know what happens next
Ask your questions before you agree to anything.
Cedar Shake Roof Replacement FAQ
What are the alternatives to cedar shakes?
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. Switching away from cedar usually means adding solid decking.
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. A tear-off also lets the roofer fix the deck.
How long does a cedar roof replacement take?
The timeline is usually a few days to a week or more for bigger homes. Weather, deck repairs and roof size all affect the schedule. Sections are dried in at the end of each day.
Is it worth replacing cedar with cedar?
Your own priorities decide it. New cedar keeps the natural look and suits many older homes, but it needs regular cleaning and some care to reach its full life. A roofer can compare samples with you before you decide.
Do I need new sheathing when replacing a cedar roof?
It comes down to the material you choose. If you switch from cedar, the roof will need solid sheathing. Any rotted boards are replaced either way.
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Cedar Shake Roof Installation
Cedar roof installation from the sheathing and starter course up to the ridge, with every layer chosen before the first shake goes on.
Learn moreCedar Shake Roof Repair
Cedar roof repairs from single cracked shakes up to worn ridge caps and open valleys, without tearing off the shakes that still have years left.
Learn moreRoof Replacement
Full tear-off and replacement for roofs that are worn out, storm beaten or leaking in several places, so the house is dry for decades instead of seasons.
Learn moreShingle Roof Replacement
Full shingle roof replacement, from tear-off and deck repair to new shingles and flashing, with soft decking fixed before anything new goes on.
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