Ridge ventilation
Every wall, chimney and pipe gets new flashing, and a ridge vent caps the peak so the details match the shingles.
Shingle Roofing
Shingle Roof Installation Bloomingdale, NJ
A roofer in Bloomingdale can install a new shingle roof from the deck up: drip edge, ice and water shield, underlayment, starter strip, shingles, flashing and ridge vent, whether the roof is on a new home, an addition or a reroof. Dial (862) 356-0010 to talk with a local roofer about a new shingle roof.
Shingles are only the top layer of a shingle roof. Below the shingles go metal drip edge, a self-adhering ice barrier at the eaves and valleys, a layer of underlayment and a starter row at the edges. Then come the flashing details and the ventilation, which decide whether the roof stays dry and how long the shingles last.
Choosing the shingle comes before any of the layers. Flat 3-tab shingles are a single layer with cutouts, while architectural, or dimensional, shingles are laminated from two layers for more thickness, depth and wind resistance. For hail-prone areas there are impact-resistant shingles, and lighter colors can help keep a sunny attic cooler.
Shingles are made for sloped roofs. Below a 2 in 12 slope, water moves too slowly for shingles, so low sections get a membrane roof instead. Flat sections are flagged during the estimate so the right material goes on each part.
Depending on what the roofer finds, shingle roof installation in Bloomingdale, NJ can go hand in hand with shingle roof replacement and roof installation.
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Call nowThe process
Building a shingle roof layer by layer
Here is the order a roofer follows on a new shingle roof.
Prepare the deck
On a reroof or new build, the deck is inspected and fixed first, since shingles follow every dip beneath them. A wet deck is never covered.
Drip edge at the eaves
Metal drip edge is fastened at the eaves, and a self-adhering ice barrier covers the eaves and valleys where water and ice collect. Where ice dams form, codes call for the barrier to reach beyond the warm wall line.
Underlayment rows
The rest of the deck is covered in underlayment, lapped so each row sheds onto the one below, with rake drip edge on top. It is the backup layer if wind ever drives water past the shingles.
Start at the eaves
A starter strip with factory sealant runs along the eaves and rakes so the first course and the edges are glued down. Without it, the first course has nothing holding its lower edge.
Install the field
The field is shingled with correct offsets and nailing, with step flashing, kickout flashing and pipe boots set as the courses reach them. Valleys are finished open with metal or closed-cut, depending on the shingle and the roof.
Ventilation at the ridge
A ridge vent is cut in along the peak and capped with hip and ridge shingles, balanced with soffit intake at the eaves. Too little intake makes a ridge vent pull air the wrong way.
What is included
What a new shingle roof includes
Choosing a shingle
The roofer helps compare shingle types so the look and performance both fit.
Deck underlayment
Underlayment rows are lapped from the eaves up as the second line of defense.
Eave membrane
An ice barrier lines the eaves, valleys and other leak-prone spots beneath the underlayment and shingles.
Starter strip
The edges get drip edge and starter shingles so water drips clear of the fascia.
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Architectural Shingle Installation Bloomingdale, NJ
Architectural shingles go on over the same deck, underlayment and starter as any shingle, with their own nailing pattern. The nails must land in the narrow area where the two laminated layers overlap, or the bottom layer can slip and the wind rating is lost. The ridge and hips get thicker cap shingles made for the line, not cut 3-tab pieces.
Most new shingle roofs in Bloomingdale are architectural, and for good reason. They resist wind, add depth to the roofline and outlast flat shingles. A sample board viewed outside, next to the siding, is the best way to choose a color.
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Asphalt Shingle Roof Installation Bloomingdale, NJ
Asphalt shingle roof installation is standard work, but the quality varies a lot from one crew to the next. Most early leaks on new shingle roofs come from flashing, nailing or missing starter, not from the shingles. Ask the roofer to explain the nailing pattern, the underlayment and how walls and valleys will be flashed.
Most asphalt shingle installs in Bloomingdale wrap up quickly once materials are on site. In cool months the sealant strips take longer to bond, and the edges get extra attention. Plan around a dry stretch, since the deck should never be covered while wet.
Local help
Shingle Roof Installation Near Me
New shingle roofs in Bloomingdale go on everything from new houses and additions to reroofs of older homes. From Bloomingdale out to neighboring towns such as Wanaque, Butler, Riverdale and Pompton Lakes, houses built decades ago tend to need ventilation and flashing upgrades when they get a new shingle roof, so it pays to talk through wind ratings and impact resistance before choosing. If you are searching for a shingle roof installer near me, ask what goes under the shingles, not just which shingle goes on top.
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Roofs in this climate
Cold winters bring snow, ice and a long stretch of freezing nights. Heat escaping from the attic melts snow on the upper roof, and the water refreezes at the colder eaves, which is how ice dams form and back 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 fix it now
Drier ceilings
A roof problem fixed early rarely spreads to the decking, the insulation or the ceilings.
Familiar with local homes
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 shingle roof installation
Which is better, 3-tab or architectural shingles?
3-tab shingles are a single flat layer with cutouts, while architectural shingles are two laminated layers. Architectural shingles generally have higher wind ratings, last longer and have a textured look, which is why most new roofs use them. 3-tab can make sense on outbuildings or when matching an older roof.
What goes under the shingles on a new roof?
The layers beneath shingles are drip edge, ice barrier, underlayment and starter strip, in that general order. Synthetic underlayment has largely replaced felt because it is lighter, stronger and less likely to wrinkle or tear. The shingle instructions and local code set the minimum.
How steep does a roof need to be for shingles?
Asphalt shingles need a slope of at least 2 in 12. Low slopes from 2 in 12 up to 4 in 12 need extra underlayment. Anything flatter needs a membrane roof such as TPO, EPDM or modified bitumen.
What is the best season for a shingle roof installation?
Warm, dry days give the best results for a shingle install. Winter installs are possible, but the shingles need gentle handling and the sealant may not bond until warmer days. Rain and snow are the real limits, since a wet deck should never be covered.
How many nails should each shingle have?
Nailing is what holds shingles down until the sealant bonds and long after. Most shingles take four nails, or six in high-wind zones. Each nail has to sit in the nailing zone, flush with the surface, not too high and not driven through.
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