Shingle roofing means tearing off the old courses, checking the sheathing, and rebuilding from the deck up. We replace rotted plywood or OSB, roll out synthetic underlayment, and set ice-and-water shield along the eaves and valleys where ice dams form.
Architectural shingles outperform three-tab shingles in this climate. The laminated, granulated fiberglass mat handles wind uplift, the dimensional profile suits both mid-century ranches and newer colonials, and GAF Timberline HDZ and Owens Corning Duration carry algae-resistant granules.
A drip edge keeps water off the fascia and a ridge cap closes the peak. Valley flashing, step flashing, and counter-flashing around the chimney stop the leaks we see most, and the nail pattern meets New Jersey building code.
