Roof Deck and Sheathing Repair in Nashville and Middle Tennessee
Roofing is only as sound as the deck beneath it. Wet, cracked or burned sheathing has to be replaced before new roofing goes on.
- Leaks, Decking and Structure
- Put the roof right
- Middle Tennessee
Roof Deck and Sheathing Repair, explained.
The deck is the layer of boards or plywood that roofing is fastened to. When water soaks it, a tree punches through it or fire chars it, it loses strength and holds nails poorly. Roofing laid over a bad deck will fail, however good the shingles are.
We find soft, stained and broken sheathing, cut out what is unsound and install new sheathing fastened to solid framing, so the roof has a firm base again.
Signs you need this
- The roof feels soft or spongy underfoot
- Ceiling stains point to long-term leaks
- A tree or fire damaged part of the deck
- Nails are backing out of weak wood
A good fit, and what to know.
We would rather you hear the limits from us than discover them later.
A good fit when
- Water or impact has damaged the roof deck
- You are about to re-roof and the deck is questionable
- Decking is charred or crushed
Worth knowing
- The amount of bad deck is sometimes only clear after roofing is removed
- Framing damage needs separate repair
Why do it this way.
A firm base
Roofing holds properly on sound sheathing.
No hidden rot
Wet and rotted areas are removed, not covered over.
Measured scope
We explain how much deck is replaced and why.
Photos
Before and after photos show what was found.
Before and after: tree on the roof to repaired roof
AfterBeforeIllustrative scene created to show what a surface view hides and what an inspection reveals. Drag the handle to slide between them.
From first call to finished work.
A clear sequence for every job.
- 01
Find the soft spots
We inspect from above and below for sagging, staining and soft or cracked boards.
- 02
Cut out damaged sheathing
Unsound sections are removed back to solid framing.
- 03
Install new sheathing
New sheets are cut and fastened to the rafters with correct spacing.
- 04
Prepare for roofing
The new deck is covered with underlayment so roofing can be laid.
Services that go together.
C-02RepairsRafter and Truss RepairCracked rafters, broken truss members and displaced framing carry the whole roof.Stage 2: Make it safe
A-03Emergency ResponseEmergency Board-UpWhen a tree, fire or high wind leaves a hole in the roof deck, solid board-up and a covering membrane make the structure weather-tight again.Stage 1: Stop the water
C-06RepairsShingle Roof RepairAsphalt shingles are the most common roof, and the most common to be damaged.Stage 3: Repair it
E-03Claims and RecoveryEmergency Roof ReplacementSome storms destroy a roof.Stage 4: RebuildRead more on this topic.
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How do I know the deck is bad?
Soft spots, sagging, dark staining from below and cracked boards are signs. We confirm by inspection.
Will the whole deck be replaced?
Usually only the damaged sections. We explain how much and why before we begin.
Is deck replacement included in a roof price?
It depends on the quote. We tell you what is included and how extra deck work is handled.
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Storm hit your roof? Call before the next rain.
Tell us what happened and where you see water. We will explain the safest next step and how we can cover and repair the roof.