Tear-off
Old metal panels, trim and fasteners are removed so the structure can be inspected.
Metal Roofing
Metal Roof Replacement Englewood, NJ
When an old metal roof in Englewood leaks in too many places to chase, replacement with new panels usually makes more sense than another round of screws and sealant, and help you decide between a tear-off, a re-cover or new panels in just the bad sections. Call (551) 355-3321 to reach a local roofer.
Replacement comes up once rust or wear has spread past what patches and new fasteners can fix. When panels are perforated by rust, the finish is gone and every screw hole has been enlarged by years of movement, repairs stop keeping up. Thin panels from decades past are usually the first to rust through.
There are a few ways to replace a metal roof, and the right one depends on what is underneath. Tearing off lets the roofer see rotten purlins, soft decking and rusted fasteners before anything new is installed. Retrofit re-covers add a new metal roof over the old one, attached through to the structure.
A big share of metal replacement work is switching a worn shingle roof to metal. That job can be a full tear-off or, where code allows, metal laid over one layer of shingles. Before calling, note the roof age, the type of panels or shingles on it and where it leaks.
Metal Roof Replacement is often paired with metal roof installation and metal roof repair, depending on the cause.
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Call nowThe process
What happens during a metal reroof
The order of work depends on tear-off or re-cover, but the basics are the same.
Check the framing
The old roof and the structure beneath it are evaluated for rust, rot and fastener holding power. It also tells whether the framing needs work first.
Pick the system
Tear-off, re-cover or metal over shingles is chosen, along with the new panel system, gauge and finish. Switching to standing seam usually means adding solid decking.
Tear off
Panels and trim come off section by section and go to a metal recycler. The roof is never left open overnight.
Repair the framing
Rotten purlins are replaced, loose ones refastened and soft decking cut out and renewed. New screws in rotten wood would fail within a few seasons.
Install the new metal
The roof is dried in, trimmed and paneled, with new boots and flashing at every penetration. Every edge gets new matching trim.
What is included
Parts of a metal reroof
Deck repair
Rotten purlins and soft decking are replaced before any new metal is installed.
New trim
All new eave, rake, ridge and wall trim in the same finish as the panels.
Retrofit framing
New panels can be installed over existing metal when the structure checks out.
Metal panels
New panels in the chosen profile, gauge and finish go on over new underlayment.
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Metal Roof Panel Replacement Englewood, NJ
Metal roof panel replacement swaps out individual damaged panels instead of the whole roof. The damaged panel is unscrewed, the laps on either side are freed and a new panel of the same profile is lapped in and fastened. Concealed fastener panels take more time to replace because of the seams.
For an Englewood building with one or two bad panels, panel replacement is often the sensible step. Expect a slight color difference between new and old metal. Once a large share of panels need work, replacement becomes the better plan.
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Metal Roof Over Shingles Englewood, NJ
Metal over shingles is a common way to switch to metal without stripping the old roof. Where code permits, the roofer adds underlayment or furring strips over the shingles and fastens the metal through to the deck.
The tradeoff is that nobody sees the deck. A roofer in Englewood should check the attic for rot and soft spots before recommending it, and the shingles must lie flat enough for the panels. Two existing layers or any doubts about the deck mean a tear-off.
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Metal Roof Replacement Near Me
Metal roof replacement in Englewood covers old barns and shops as well as homes trading shingles for metal. Across Englewood and nearby communities including Englewood Cliffs, Leonia, Tenafly and Bergenfield, metal roofs that went decades without fastener work are the usual replacement jobs, and the right approach depends on what the old roof is hiding.
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Roofs in this climate
Winters here are long and cold, with snow on the roof for weeks at a time and plenty of nights below freezing. Heat escaping from the attic melts snow on the upper roof, and the water refreezes at the colder eaves, building ice dams that push water up under the shingles. Coastal storms and heavy spring rain drive water sideways into flashing, valleys and old chimneys. Most homeowners in Englewood, NJ have the roof checked in the fall and again after the snow melts.
Why call
Why fix it now
Smaller repairs
A roof problem fixed early rarely spreads to the decking, the insulation or the ceilings.
Roofers who know Englewood
Local roofers see the same roofs and storm damage across Englewood and nearby towns.
Know what happens next
Ask your questions before you agree to anything.
Metal Roof Replacement FAQ
Can I replace just one damaged metal panel?
Single panel replacement is common on exposed fastener roofs. A new panel of matching profile and gauge goes in with fresh sealant and screws. Concealed fastener panels are possible but slower to replace.
How do I know my metal roof is past repair?
The tipping point comes when rust or wear is spread across the roof, not just in a few spots. Widespread rust-through, failed paint and stripped holes everywhere usually mean new metal. A call to (551) 355-3321 is a good way to find out where the roof stands.
Can a metal roof be installed over shingles?
Where code permits, metal can go over a single layer of shingles. It works best when the deck is sound and the shingles lie flat. Two layers or any rot means the shingles should come off.
What happens to the old metal roofing?
Metal roofing is one of the most recyclable building materials. Unlike shingles, which usually go to a landfill, metal is sorted and sent for recycling. Ask the roofer how disposal is handled before work starts.
Can a new metal roof go over the old metal roof?
A retrofit, or re-cover, installs new metal over the existing panels using a sub-framing system. The method is popular on commercial buildings and large outbuildings. The structure has to be checked first, since the old roof stays in place and adds weight.
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