Replacing the rear roof on a house in Clark, NJ

The problem

When we got up on the roof, the shingles on the back of the house were torn and broken. In one spot the damage went all the way through, and the wood deck was open to the weather. Other shingles were cracked and starting to lift. Once a roof is open down to the deck like that, rain gets into the wood and then into the house below.

What we did

First we laid tarps around the house to catch debris and keep the yard clean. Then we tore the old shingles off the rear roof, down to the bare wood decking. We cut out the damaged decking and put in new plywood. The whole section got a layer of blue synthetic underlayment. New architectural asphalt shingles went on over that, and we fitted new flashings around the plumbing vent pipes. When we finished, we took an aerial photo to check the roof from above.

Materials

Architectural asphalt shingles (gray blend), synthetic roof underlayment, new plywood decking where needed, new vent pipe flashings.

Common questions in Clark

Can a damaged section of roof be patched, or does it need to be replaced?

It depends on how far the damage goes. A few missing shingles can often be repaired. If the damage reaches the wood deck, or the shingles are cracking over a big area, replacing that section usually holds up better. We look at the roof first and tell you which one makes sense.

Do you replace rotted or damaged roof decking?

Yes. Once the old shingles are off, we check the decking and swap out any bad sections with new plywood before the underlayment and shingles go on.

Do you give free roof estimates in Clark, NJ?

Yes. Herts Roofing & Construction gives free estimates to homeowners in Clark and nearby Union County towns. Call (610) 772-8384 to set one up.