Plainfield, NJ roof replacement with new decking where the old boards were damaged
Roof Replacement · Plainfield, NJ · completed October 2023
We just finished a roof replacement in Plainfield, NJ. We tore the old roof off down to the decking, found some damaged spots, and fixed them before the new roof went on.
The problem
The homeowner called us because the roof had some serious problems. Once we got up there and stripped it, we found a few spots in the decking that had to come out. If we'd left them, the new roof wouldn't have sat flat or held the way it should.
What we did
We replaced the whole roof in a few days. We cut out the damaged decking and put in new boards, so the new roofing went down on a solid base. It's the same way we handle any roof replacement in New Jersey: fix what's underneath first, then build on top of it.
Materials
- Asphalt shingles: architectural, three-tab, or designer.
- Starter-strip shingles: run along the eaves and rakes.
- Hip and ridge cap shingles: finish off the hips and peaks.
- Synthetic underlayment or roofing felt: goes under the shingles.
- Ice and water shield: waterproofing where leaks usually start.
- Drip edge: metal edge along the eaves and rakes.
- Valley flashing or valley membrane: depends on how the valleys are done.
- Step flashing: where the roof meets a sidewall.
- Apron and counterflashing: at walls and chimneys, where there are any.
- Pipe boots: seal around plumbing vent pipes.
- Ridge vents and intake vents: keep air moving through the attic.
- Roofing nails: sized for the shingles and the roof deck.
- Cap nails: hold down the underlayment.
- Roofing sealant or cement: matched to the roofing system.
- Plywood or OSB roof decking: replaces the damaged sections.
- Decking nails or screws: fasten the new sheathing.
- Skylight flashing kits: if the house has skylights.
Common questions in Plainfield
- Do I need a permit for a roof replacement?
- No, not unless we're replacing the sheathing (plywood) across the whole roof.
- How long does a roof replacement take in Plainfield?
- Usually 1 to 3 days. It depends on how big the roof is.
- What materials do roofing contractors in NJ use for a shingle roof replacement?
- Usually asphalt shingles, with an ice and water barrier underneath.
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