Hempstead Roof & Leak
Leak repair

Decking replacement

Decking is the structural sheet the roof covering is fixed to, and it is the thing a long-running leak destroys. Plywood or OSB that has been repeatedly wet delaminates and loses the ability to hold a nail, which means new shingles over it will not stay fixed. It is found during a repair rather than before — nobody sees it until the covering comes off — so it is usually a variation on the original scope rather than something quoted up front.

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What the job involves

  • Probing to establish the full extent of soft or delaminated decking
  • Replacement of affected sheets rather than overlaying them
  • Check of rafters and framing beneath for rot
  • Correct fixing pattern and spacing on new sheets
  • Reinstatement of underlayment before the covering goes back

Signs you need it

  • Roof surface that feels soft or springs underfoot
  • Visible sagging between rafters
  • Nails backing out of the roof covering

Where we cover

Each area has its own page for decking replacement.

Questions

Why was decking not in the original quote?

Because it cannot be seen until the covering is lifted. Any honest quote prices decking as a per-sheet rate that applies only if it is needed, rather than guessing at it — and tells you before replacing more than was discussed.

Can wet decking dry out instead of being replaced?

Sheets that got damp once and dried quickly are usually fine. Sheets that have been repeatedly wet delaminate — the plies separate — and that is permanent. The test is whether it still holds a fixing.

Related work

Describe what you are seeing

On the Island the metal usually fails before the shingles do, and the leak shows at a junction rather than in the open field of the roof.

Call (706) 696-1888
Call (706) 696-1888