Replacing a wind-damaged shingle roof in Plainfield, NJ

The problem

Wind had pretty much torn up the shingles on this roof. We planned the job out carefully before we started so we could get it all sorted out.

What we did

We stripped off the damaged shingles and got the new ones on quickly. The structure underneath was still in good shape. A job like this usually takes about 1 to 3 days, depending on how big the roof is.

Materials

• ✓We used:
• ✓Asphalt shingles: architectural, three-tab, or designer.
• ✓Starter-strip shingles: along the eaves and rakes.
• ✓Hip and ridge cap shingles: to finish the hips and the peaks.
• ✓Synthetic underlayment or roofing felt: goes under the shingles.
• ✓Ice and water shield: waterproofing at the spots most likely to leak.
• ✓Drip edge: metal edging 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 needed.
• ✓Pipe boots: seal around the plumbing vent pipes.
• ✓Ridge vents and intake vents: for attic ventilation.
• ✓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: to replace damaged sections.
• ✓Decking nails or screws: to fasten the replacement sheathing.
• Skylight flashing kits: if there are skylights.

Common questions in Plainfield

How long does a roof replacement take in Plainfield?

Usually 1 to 3 days. It depends on how big the roof is.

Do I need a permit for a roof replacement?

No, not unless we're replacing the sheathing across the whole roof.

What materials do you use on a shingle roof?

Asphalt shingles, with an ice and water barrier underneath. That's what we normally use on shingle roof replacements.