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Cedar Shake Roofing
Cedar Shake Roof Replacement Weehawken, NJ
A roofer in Weehawken can replace a worn-out cedar shake roof by tearing off the old shakes and felt down to the sheathing, repairing or adding decking and installing a new roof, whether that is new cedar or a different material. One call to (551) 373-3025 reaches a nearby cedar roof replacement pro.
Cedar roofs reach a point where repair stops making sense. 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. That is when replacing the roof costs less over time than chasing leaks.
Unlike some asphalt roofs, cedar has to come off completely. Shakes are uneven and hold moisture, so anything laid on top sits on a lumpy, damp base, and most codes do not allow roofing over wood shakes. Tear-off also lets the roofer see and fix every rotted board.
The deck is the biggest question in a cedar replacement. Spaced 1x boards suit cedar, but other roofing needs solid plywood or OSB, either laid over the boards or installed after they come out. Any soft or split boards are cut out and replaced.
Many cedar shake roof replacement calls in Weehawken 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
Here is how a roofer usually handles a full cedar replacement.
Plan the new roof
You pick the new roofing first, then the roofer plans the deck, underlayment and flashing around it. Local permits and any material rules are confirmed.
Protect the property
The crew protects landscaping, siding and windows and sets a dumpster close to the house. Spaced sheathing lets debris fall into the attic, so cover anything stored there.
Remove the old roof
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.
Sheathing work
The roofer replaces soft boards and adds solid sheathing where the new material requires it. Nothing else on the roof works if the deck is weak.
Lay underlayment
The deck is dried in with an eave membrane, underlayment and new edge metal. Cedar gets a ventilated layer, while other roofs get standard underlayment.
Finish the roof
The new roof goes on with new valley metal, step flashing, pipe boots and ridge ventilation. The site is cleaned and swept with magnets before the crew leaves.
What is included
Parts of a cedar roof replacement
Deck repair
The deck is repaired or sheathed solid before anything new goes on.
New flashing
Fresh flashing goes in at every penetration matched to the new roof.
Old roof removal
All shakes, felt and old metal are stripped section by section.
Underlayment
New underlayment and eave membrane protect the deck before the finish roof goes on.
Related service
Cedar Shingle Roof Replacement Weehawken, NJ
Cedar shingle roof replacement is common on older homes, where sawn shingles were the standard roof long before asphalt. Many were built on open board decks, and some were roofed over decades ago, which means two layers to remove. Once the deck is bare, the roofer decides whether the boards can carry new shingles or need solid sheathing.
Replacing sawn shingles with new sawn shingles keeps the tight, even look of the original roof. Some historic districts require it, while others accept materials that imitate wood. A roofer in Weehawken 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 Weehawken are the original wood on homes several decades old. Across Weehawken and nearby towns like Union City, West New York, Hoboken and Secaucus, some owners put cedar back to keep the look while others switch to synthetic shakes, architectural shingles or metal, and a roofer can lay out the options side by side.
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Roofs in this climate
Cold winters bring snow, ice and a long stretch of freezing nights. When warm attic air melts the snow, the meltwater runs down and freezes again at the eaves, which is how ice dams form and back water up under the shingles. Coastal storms and heavy spring rain drive water sideways into flashing, valleys and old chimneys. Most homeowners in Weehawken, NJ have the roof checked in the fall and again after the snow melts.
Why call
Why fix it now
Drier ceilings
A roof problem fixed early rarely spreads to the decking, the insulation or the ceilings.
Local knowledge
Local roofers see the same roofs and storm damage across Weehawken and nearby towns.
Straight answers
Ask the roofer about the cause, the options and the estimate before work starts.
Cedar Shake Roof Replacement FAQ
Is it worth replacing cedar with cedar?
Your own priorities decide it. Cedar offers real wood character but more upkeep than synthetic or metal options. A roofer can compare samples with you before you decide.
Will my roof deck need to be replaced?
The answer hinges on the new roofing material. 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.
What can I replace my cedar shake roof with?
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.
How long does a cedar roof replacement take?
The timeline is usually a few days to a week or more for bigger homes. 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.
Is it okay to roof over a cedar shake roof?
Roofing over cedar shakes is a bad idea and is not allowed under most codes. Shakes create an irregular surface and trap moisture under the new roofing. A full tear-off is the standard approach.
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