Roof replacement

A replacement starts with a tear-off down to the wood deck, because shingling over a bad layer just hides the problem for a few years. Soft or rotten decking gets cut out and replaced, then the roof is built back in layers: ice-and-water shield along the eaves and valleys, underlayment across the field, new shingles, and ridge venting so the attic can breathe.

Most homes need a replacement when the shingles are curling, shedding granules, or simply past their rated life. Expect a day or two of noise, a dumpster in the driveway, and a real cleanup afterward — the lawn gets a magnet sweep for nails before the crew leaves.