Starter strip
Drip edge and a sealed starter row protect the roof edges so water drips clear of the fascia.
Shingle Roofing
Shingle Roof Installation Elmwood Park, NJ
A new shingle roof in Elmwood Park is a system of layers, and each one has to go on in the right order for the shingles to do their job, whether the roof is on a new home, an addition or a reroof. One call to (551) 367-0165 reaches a nearby roofer who installs shingle roofs.
Shingles are only the top layer of a shingle roof. The layers under the shingles include drip edge, ice and water shield, underlayment and starter strip, each with its own job. Flashing at every wall, chimney, valley and pipe, plus intake and exhaust ventilation, finishes the system.
The first decision is the shingle itself. Most new roofs use architectural shingles, which are heavier and longer lasting than the older flat 3-tab style. Impact-resistant shingles rated Class 4 under the UL 2218 test are an option where hail is common, and some insurers treat them differently, so ask yours.
Pitch matters before anything is ordered. Asphalt shingles generally need a slope of at least 2 in 12, and roofs between 2 in 12 and 4 in 12 need extra underlayment. A low porch or shed dormer may need a membrane section joined carefully to the shingles.
If the problem goes deeper than it first looked, an Elmwood Park roofer may also recommend shingle roof replacement or roof installation.
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Call nowThe process
The order of a shingle installation
A shingle roof is built from the eaves up, layer over layer.
Check the sheathing
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.
Ice barrier first
Metal drip edge is fastened at the eaves, and a self-adhering ice barrier covers the eaves and valleys where water and ice collect. That membrane seals around nails where ice backs water up.
Underlayment rows
Underlayment covers the deck in shingled rows, and the rake edges get their drip edge after it. Synthetic underlayment is lighter, stronger and less likely to wrinkle than felt.
Set the first course
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.
Shingle 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 either open metal or closed-cut shingle valleys.
Ventilation at the ridge
The ridge gets a continuous vent and cap shingles, and the soffits are checked for open intake. Too little intake makes a ridge vent pull air the wrong way.
What is included
What a new shingle roof includes
Flashing details
Step, counter and kickout flashing, pipe boots and a ridge vent are installed new so the details match the shingles.
Deck underlayment
Underlayment rows are lapped from the eaves up as the second line of defense.
Shingle selection
3-tab, architectural or impact-resistant shingles are matched to the house so the look and performance both fit.
Ice barrier
The lowest edge of the roof gets a sealed membrane where ice dams and runoff hit hardest.
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Architectural Shingle Installation Elmwood Park, NJ
Architectural shingles go on over the same deck, underlayment and starter as any shingle, with their own nailing pattern. The double thickness only holds if the nails catch both layers, so placement is checked as the roof goes on. Compatible starter and cap products finish the edges and ridge cleanly.
Most new shingle roofs in Elmwood Park 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 Elmwood Park, NJ
Asphalt shingles are the go-to residential roof, and installation quality is what separates a roof that lasts from one that does not. The shingles rarely fail first; the edges, nails and flashing do. It is fair to ask which underlayment and ice barrier will go on and where.
A new asphalt roof in Elmwood Park is usually installed in one to three days once the deck is ready. Shingles seal best in warm sun, so roofs installed in cold weather are often hand sealed along the edges. The crew will watch the forecast, since wet decking cannot be covered.
Local help
Shingle Roof Installation Near Me
Around Elmwood Park, shingle installation covers new builds, garages, additions and full reroofs. From Elmwood Park out to neighboring towns such as Garfield, Fair Lawn, Paterson and Lodi, houses built decades ago tend to need ventilation and flashing upgrades when they get a new shingle roof, and a shingle chosen for local wind and hail makes sense anywhere storms roll through. Looking for a shingle roofer near me? Ask about the full system, from drip edge to ridge.
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How the weather here affects roofs around Elmwood Park
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. Most homeowners in Elmwood Park, NJ have the roof checked in the fall and again after the snow melts.
Why call
Why fix it now
Drier ceilings
A roof problem fixed early rarely spreads to the decking, the insulation or the ceilings.
Local knowledge
Roofers in Elmwood Park 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
What is the best season for a shingle roof installation?
Shingles go on best in mild, dry conditions. Winter installs are possible, but the shingles need gentle handling and the sealant may not bond until warmer days. Wet decking is the hard stop at any time of year.
How steep does a roof need to be for shingles?
Shingles are made for slopes of 2 in 12 and steeper. 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.
How many nails should each shingle have?
Shingles stay on because of correct nailing as much as sealant. Standard nailing uses four nails, and high-wind areas often require six. Each nail has to sit in the nailing zone, flush with the surface, not too high and not driven through.
What goes under the shingles on a new roof?
Under the shingles sit drip edge, a self-adhering ice barrier in the leak-prone areas, a full layer of underlayment and starter shingles. Synthetic underlayment has largely replaced felt because it is lighter, stronger and less likely to wrinkle or tear. Local code decides where ice barrier is required.
What is the difference between 3-tab and architectural shingles?
3-tab shingles are a single flat layer with cutouts, while architectural shingles are two laminated layers. For most homes architectural shingles are the better value over the life of the roof. 3-tab can make sense on outbuildings or when matching an older roof.
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