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Step, counter and kickout flashing are replaced at walls and chimneys since old flashing rarely survives a tear-off.
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Shingle Roof Replacement Montville, NJ
When shingles in Montville are curling, losing granules across every slope or leaking in more than one place, replacement usually beats another round of repairs, with the decking checked once the old layers come off. One call to (862) 420-3039 reaches a nearby roofer who does shingle replacement.
A shingle roof needs replacing when the problem is the whole roof, not one spot. Over the years shingles lose their granules, dry out, curl and crack, and once that happens across the slopes, patches stop holding. The south and west slopes usually wear out first because they take the most sun.
Before any work starts, the roofer and homeowner settle on a full tear-off or an overlay. A tear-off strips everything down to the wood deck, which lets the roofer replace soft or rotted plywood or OSB and put down new underlayment and flashing. Most building codes allow no more than two layers of shingles, so a roof that already has two must come off completely.
A new roof is the chance to correct the details that caused trouble before. Missing kickout flashing, reused old step flashing and too little attic ventilation are common problems a replacement can solve. Before calling, note the roof age if you know it, any past leaks and whether there are one or two layers on the house now.
Shingle Roof Replacement is often paired with shingle roof installation and roof replacement, depending on the cause.
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Call nowThe process
How shingle roof replacement works
Most shingle replacements follow the same order of work.
Inspect the old roof
The job starts with measurements, a layer count and a look at the decking from the attic. This is when the shingle style and color are chosen.
Schedule the work
A building permit is typically pulled before the tear-off, along with ordering shingles, underlayment and flashing. A clear forecast matters because the roof is exposed once the old shingles come off.
Remove the old shingles
Old shingles, nails and felt are torn off one section at a time and hauled away. Gutters and plantings are protected while the debris comes down.
Repair the decking
With the deck exposed, the roofer walks every sheet, renails loose boards and replaces soft or rotted plywood or OSB. Hidden rot is the main reason a tear-off is worth the extra work.
Shingle the roof
The deck is dried in with underlayment and ice barrier, then the new shingles, flashing and ridge cap go on. A typical house is shingled in one to three days.
Close out the job
Nails are swept up with a rolling magnet from the driveway, lawn and beds. The roofer walks the finished roof with you and answers questions.
What is included
What a shingle replacement includes
Decking repair
Loose decking is renailed and rotted sheets swapped before any underlayment goes down.
New underlayment
A fresh water barrier goes under the shingles instead of reusing anything from the old roof.
Old roof removal
The roof is stripped to the deck with debris contained and removed.
Ventilation update
Ridge vents and soffit intake are checked and corrected to help the new shingles last.
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Asphalt Shingle Roof Replacement Montville, NJ
Asphalt shingles cover most homes in the country, so asphalt shingle roof replacement is the most common reroofing job there is. Many homeowners replacing a 3-tab roof switch to architectural shingles, which are now the standard in most lines. What goes under the shingles decides how long the new roof lasts, so those layers are all new.
Most asphalt shingle roof replacement jobs in Montville wrap up within a few days. Move cars out of the driveway, take fragile items off the walls inside, and keep pets and kids clear of the work area. Ask how the crew will protect plants and how the nails will be cleaned up.
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Architectural Shingle Roof Replacement Montville, NJ
Dimensional, or architectural, shingles are built from two laminated layers instead of one flat sheet. The added weight helps them resist wind, and the layered look hides minor dips in the roof.
An architectural shingle roof replacement in Montville follows the same tear-off and deck repair as any reroof, but the starter strip and ridge caps are made for the dimensional shingle. Correct nail placement through both laminated layers is what gives these shingles their wind rating.
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Shingle Roof Replacement Near Me
Shingle replacement in Montville usually comes up when a roof hits its second decade: storm damage on several sides or an old 3-tab roof that has simply worn out. From Montville out to neighboring towns such as Lake Hiawatha, Towaco, Boonton and Pine Brook, older roofs are often roofed over once already, which means the next replacement has to be a full tear-off, and scheduling in a dry season keeps the deck from getting wet while it is open.
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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. That is why roof repair in Montville is busiest after a hard winter and before the next one.
Why call
Why not wait
Drier ceilings
Small roof problems caught early usually stay small repairs.
Roofers who know Montville
Local roofers see the same roofs and storm damage across Montville and nearby towns.
Straight answers
Ask the roofer about the cause, the options and the estimate before work starts.
Shingle Roof Replacement questions
Can new shingles go over the old ones?
An overlay lays a new layer of shingles over the old one, while a tear-off strips the roof down to the deck first. Most codes allow at most two layers, and an overlay only works on a flat, single-layer roof with sound decking. A tear-off costs more labor but lets the roofer find rotted decking and replace all the flashing.
How many days does it take to reroof a house with shingles?
For an average house, the work itself runs one to three days. Steep pitches, multiple layers, large amounts of rotted decking and complicated rooflines add time. Rain delays are common, because a careful crew will not open more roof than it can dry in that day.
What are the signs a shingle roof is past repair?
Look at the whole roof rather than one damaged spot. When shingles everywhere are curling and shedding granules, or the roof leaks in several places, it is time. A call to (862) 420-3039 is a good way to find out where your roof stands.
Do I need a permit to replace my roof?
Whether a permit is required depends on local rules. In many areas a roof replacement needs a permit, which the contractor usually handles. Confirm who is handling the permit when you schedule.
Will my roof decking need to be replaced too?
The deck is hidden until tear-off, so its condition is confirmed on the day. Soft, rotted or delaminated sheets are cut out and replaced with new plywood or OSB before underlayment goes down, and the rest is renailed. Ask how deck repairs will be handled and communicated before the job starts.
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Often needed together
Shingle Roof Installation
New shingle roofs built layer by layer on a sound deck, for new homes, additions and reroofs.
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A complete new roof from the deck up when repairs no longer make sense, built to current code from the decking out.
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Shingle by shingle repairs that keep a sound roof in service, without tearing off the whole roof.
Learn moreHail Damage Roof Repair
Repairs for the shingles, vents and flashing that hail has bruised, cracked or dented, after a slope-by-slope inspection.
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