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Roof Replacement
Roof Replacement Morristown, NJ
A Morristown roofing contractor can replace a roof that is too old or too damaged to patch, starting with a full tear-off and a check of the decking, usually in one to a few days for a typical house. Dial (862) 363-5004 to talk with a local roofer about replacement.
A roof usually needs replacing when the roofing itself is worn out, not when one spot leaks. As shingles age they shed granules, turn brittle and curl at the edges, so leaks begin turning up in more than one spot at a time. The type of shingle and the number of layers already on the roof both shape when, and how, a replacement happens.
The visible roofing is only part of what gets replaced. Below the surface sits plywood or OSB decking, felt or synthetic underlayment, ice barrier in the valleys and along the eaves, drip edge, step and counter flashing, pipe boots and ridge or box vents. A new surface over worn flashing or soft decking inherits the old problems.
Before you call, try to find out roughly how old the roof is, whether it has been overlaid before and where any leaks have shown up. If the attic is easy to reach, check for dark, damp boards or pinholes of daylight while standing only on framing.
If the problem goes deeper than it first looked, a Morristown roofer may also recommend roof installation or shingle roof replacement.
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How roof replacement works
A full replacement follows a set order from the deck up.
Inspect the roof
The roofer walks the roof where it is safe, checks the attic and measures every slope to confirm that replacement, not repair, is the right call. You should come away with a written scope that lists materials, layers to remove and who pulls the building permit most towns require.
Remove the old layers
Old shingles, felt and worn flashing are removed slope by slope so the deck is never left open for long. Only as much is torn off in a day as can be dried in by evening.
Check the sheathing
Bare decking shows exactly where water got in, and damaged sections are swapped for new sheathing.
Build the roof system
Drip edge goes on at the eaves, ice and water shield in the valleys and along the eaves, then synthetic underlayment, starter strip, new flashing, pipe boots and finally the roofing. Correct nail placement and balanced ventilation matter as much as the roofing material.
Clean up the site
Debris is hauled off and a rolling magnet sweeps the lawn, beds and driveway for nails. A final walk-through with you is the time to point out anything that looks off.
What is included
Parts of a full roof replacement
Deck repair
Damaged sheathing is cut out and new panels go in so the roof has a solid base.
Ice barrier
New underlayment goes over the whole roof and self-sealing ice barrier goes where water collects as a second line of defense.
Old roof removal
All old layers are stripped to the deck and hauled away instead of being buried under new shingles.
Flashing replacement
Drip edge, step flashing, counter flashing and pipe boots are renewed at every place the roof meets something.
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Reroofing Morristown, NJ
In the trade, reroofing simply means roofing a house that already has a roof, as opposed to roofing new construction. Building codes generally allow at most two layers of asphalt shingles, and an overlay is only an option when the existing roof is flat, dry and has a sound deck. A tear-off costs more labor, but it is the only way to see and fix what is under the old roof.
Before reroofing a Morristown home, it is worth asking the roofer to check the layer count at the eaves or a vent opening. Ask what happens to the existing flashing and pipe boots, because reusing them is a common shortcut.
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Roof Tear Off Morristown, NJ
A roof tear-off removes every layer of old roofing, underlayment and flashing down to the decking. The debris goes straight into a dumpster or dump trailer parked close to the house, with tarps protecting plants, decks and siding below.
Once the old roof is gone, every soft or rotted board is out in the open. Old leaks show up as dark, soft or delaminated sheathing that gets replaced before anything new goes down.
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Roof Decking Replacement Morristown, NJ
Under every roof is a deck of plywood, OSB or spaced boards that holds the nails and carries the load. When decking stays wet, it softens, sags between rafters and stops gripping nails.
The crew cuts out bad sections, fastens new panels to the rafters and checks that edges line up for a flat surface. Because the extent of the damage is unknown before tear-off, the contract should explain how extra sheets are counted.
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Roof Replacement Near Me
Roof replacement in Morristown covers a wide range of houses: worn three-tab roofs on older houses and architectural shingle roofs that took a beating from wind or hail. For homeowners in Morristown and nearby places including Cedar Knolls, Morris Plains, Whippany and Madison, getting the old roof off before leaks reach the wood saves the biggest headaches, so it pays to have an aging roof looked at before it starts leaking in several places.
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What the local climate does to a roof
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, building ice dams that push water up under the shingles. Strong coastal storms push rain into every weak spot at the flashing and valleys. That is why roof repair in Morristown is busiest after a hard winter and before the next one.
Why call
Why not wait
Smaller repairs
Small roof problems caught early usually stay small repairs.
Familiar with local homes
Local roofers see the same roofs and storm damage across Morristown and nearby towns.
Clear next steps
Ask your questions before you agree to anything.
Roof Replacement FAQ
When is the best season to replace a roof?
Spring through fall offers the easiest working conditions in most places. Asphalt shingles need warmth to seal down well, and roofers avoid opening a roof ahead of rain. When leaks are already happening, plan the work as soon as a good weather window opens.
Can a new roof go over the old one?
An overlay is allowed in many places if there is just one layer, but never on top of two. The trade-off is that nobody can inspect or repair the decking under the old roof.
Should I stay home while my roof is being replaced?
You do not have to be there the whole time, but it helps to be reachable. The roofer may need to ask about decking repairs or an unexpected issue once the old roof is off.
Should I repair my roof or replace it?
The deciding factors are the age of the roof, how widespread the wear is and the condition of the deck. Isolated damage, like a lifted section or a single leak at a vent, is a repair job. Curling, granule loss on most slopes, repeated leaks or two existing layers usually point to replacement.
How long does a roof replacement take?
A typical house takes one to three working days. Weather, the size of the crew and how much rot turns up all affect the schedule.
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Roof Installation
Putting on a new roof the way the material maker intends, whether it is asphalt shingles, metal or another material.
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Tearing off a worn shingle roof down to the decking and putting on a new one, so the new roof starts on a sound, dry deck.
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Tearing off failed metal panels, repairing the framing and putting on a new metal roof, with purlins and decking checked before new panels go on.
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