On the pitched roofs, which are mostly asphalt shingle on brick and frame single-family and two-family homes, replacement means stripping to the deck and installing ice-and-water barrier, synthetic underlayment, architectural shingles and new flashing at every chimney and wall. On the cliff side of the borough we pay particular attention to shingle fastening and ridge details because the wind exposure is real.
Permits are typically required for a full replacement; check with the borough building department, and we can advise on what is usually needed. Because lots are narrow and buildings are close together, we plan material delivery and debris removal carefully and protect neighboring property, parked cars and shared driveways throughout the job.
When replacement is the right call in Cliffside Park
A Cliffside Park flat roof is ready for replacement when it ponds for days, feels soft underfoot, blisters across large areas or has been patched repeatedly. A shingle roof is ready when tabs are brittle, granules are collecting in the gutters and wind damage recurs after every storm. We inspect, photograph, and tell you whether another repair still makes sense before recommending a full replacement.
For flat roofs we discuss modern single-ply and modified bitumen options and how to improve drainage. For pitched roofs, architectural asphalt shingles are the standard choice. On occupied two-family buildings we keep the building weather-tight at the end of every day and coordinate with tenants.
