Re-cover option
Where suitable, new metal goes over the old roof on sub-framing with fasteners driven into the structure below.
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Metal Roof Replacement Bloomingdale, NJ
A roofer in Bloomingdale can replace a metal roof that has rusted through, lost its finish or been riddled with worn screw holes, down to the purlins or deck, after checking the framing and decking underneath. One call to (862) 356-0010 reaches a nearby roofer who replaces metal roofs.
Replacement comes up once rust or wear has spread past what patches and new fasteners can fix. Rust that has eaten through panels in many places, paint that has chalked and worn down to bare metal and screw holes that have wallowed out across the whole roof all point toward new panels. Older galvanized roofs with little coating left are the common candidates.
Replacement can mean a full tear-off, a re-cover or panel by panel work. Tearing off lets the roofer see rotten purlins, soft decking and rusted fasteners before anything new is installed. A re-cover, or retrofit, installs new metal over the old panels on new sub-framing, which is common on shops and large buildings.
Plenty of homeowners replace an old shingle roof with metal rather than more shingles. The shingles can come off or, if local code permits and the deck is sound, the metal can go over them. Have the age, roof type and leak history ready when you call.
Metal Roof Replacement is often paired with metal roof installation and metal roof repair, depending on the cause.
Looking for Bloomingdale metal roof replacement? Call (862) 356-0010 to reach a nearby roofing contractor.
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The metal roof replacement process
Here is how a metal replacement usually goes.
Check the framing
A full look at the panels, framing and attic shows whether the roof can be re-covered or must come off. It also tells whether the framing needs work first.
Pick the system
The new system is selected, whether exposed fastener or standing seam, and the method of replacement is settled. The new panels are ordered cut to length.
Strip the panels
The crew unscrews and lifts off the old metal, stacking it for recycling. Only as much roof is opened as can be covered the same workday.
Restore the deck
The structure is repaired so new fasteners bite into solid wood. This step is skipped on a re-cover, which is why the structure is checked first.
Put on the new roof
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
Old roof removal
Old metal panels, trim and fasteners are removed and taken for recycling.
Deck repair
Damaged structure is repaired so fasteners hold.
New panels
The new metal system replace the old roof.
Flashing
Matching flashing at every edge so the details last as long as the panels.
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Metal Roof Panel Replacement Bloomingdale, NJ
Panel replacement is the middle ground between a patch and a full metal roof replacement. On exposed fastener roofs, the roofer removes the screws on the damaged panel and the overlapping edges of its neighbors, slides it out and sets a new one in sealant. Standing seam panels can be replaced too, but it takes more work to unseam and reseam the neighbors.
Many Bloomingdale roofs need only a few panels replaced after a storm or a falling limb. Color matching is the main limit, since new paint looks brighter than weathered panels. If many panels need swapping, a full replacement may make more sense.
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Metal Roof Over Shingles Bloomingdale, NJ
A metal roof over shingles skips the tear-off and installs panels over the current shingle layer. Battens or a new underlayment layer go over the shingles, then the metal is fastened into the decking below.
What you give up is a look at the deck. A roofer in Bloomingdale should check the attic for rot and soft spots before recommending it, and the shingles must lie flat enough for the panels. If the deck is questionable or there are already two layers, a tear-off is the better choice.
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Metal Roof Replacement Near Me
Metal roof replacement in Bloomingdale covers old barns and shops as well as homes trading shingles for metal. From Bloomingdale out to neighboring towns such as Wanaque, Butler, Riverdale and Pompton Lakes, older metal roofs tend to need full replacement once the coating is gone, and newer houses are adding metal as their shingle roofs wear out, which is why the condition of the purlins and deck drives the plan.
Need metal roof replacement around Bloomingdale? Call (862) 356-0010 for a Bloomingdale roofer who serves the towns around it too.
What the local climate does to a roof
Winters here are long and cold, with snow on the roof for weeks at a time and plenty of nights below freezing. 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 Bloomingdale 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.
Roofers who know Bloomingdale
Roofers in Bloomingdale know the roof types and weather wear common in local homes.
Straight answers
Ask your questions before you agree to anything.
Common questions about metal roof replacement
Can I replace just one damaged metal panel?
Single panel replacement is common on exposed fastener roofs. The roofer unscrews the panel and its laps, removes it and fastens a matching one in place. New panels may look brighter than the old ones at first.
What happens to the old metal roofing?
Old steel and aluminum panels are routinely taken to a scrap metal recycler. Metal can be melted down and reused, so it rarely goes to the landfill. Your roofer can explain how the old metal will be hauled away.
How do I know my metal roof is past repair?
The answer depends on how much of the metal is still sound. Rust holes in many panels, a finish worn to bare metal and screw holes that will not hold new fasteners all point toward replacement. A call to (862) 356-0010 is a good way to find out where the roof stands.
What is a metal roof retrofit?
In a retrofit, new panels go over the old roof on spacers or purlins. It avoids tear-off and keeps the building closed during work, which is why it is common on shops, barns and commercial buildings. An engineer or roofer confirms the framing can carry the added load.
Is it a good idea to put metal over shingles?
Where code permits, metal can go over a single layer of shingles. The upside is skipping tear-off, while the downside is not seeing the decking. Two layers or any rot means the shingles should come off.
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Often needed together
Metal Roof Installation
New metal roofs in standing seam, exposed fastener, metal shingle and stone coated steel, for homes, garages and outbuildings.
Learn moreMetal Roof Repair
Repairs for leaking fasteners, open seams, rusted panels and failed flashing on a metal roof, so the panels keep shedding water for years more.
Learn moreRoof Replacement
Full tear-off and replacement for roofs that are worn out, storm beaten or leaking in several places, with the old layers removed and the deck checked.
Learn moreStanding Seam Metal Roof
Long-lasting standing seam roofs, from snap-lock to mechanically seamed panels, built to let the metal move without leaking.
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