Low pitch is the design constraint on these houses. Shallow slopes need careful attention to underlayment coverage, valley construction and the transition where a low roof meets an upper wall, because water moves slowly and finds any shortcut. In some cases, a very low section over a porch or addition is better served by a low-slope membrane than by shingles, and we will say so.
Permits are typically required for a full replacement; check with the borough building department, and we can advise on what is usually needed. We also replace flat roofs on retail and office buildings along the Route 17 and Route 4 corridors, working with property managers to schedule around business hours and rooftop equipment.
When replacement is the right call in Paramus
A Paramus roof is ready for replacement when it already has two layers and is leaking, when shingles are brittle and losing granules across the whole surface, or when the sidewall and valley details are failing in several places. A single-layer roof with localized problems can usually be repaired first. We inspect and photograph so you can see the condition yourself.
Architectural asphalt shingles are the standard choice for the residential roofs in the borough. For the commercial buildings along Route 17 and Route 4, we review single-ply and modified bitumen systems and plan the work around rooftop equipment and business hours.
