What We See on Newark Roofs
- Older homes near downtown with steep gables, porches and several old layers of shingles
- Aluminum and early vinyl siding that has faded, cracked or worked loose
- Original wood siding hidden under later siding on older houses
- 1990s and 2000s subdivision roofs reaching the end of their life
New Siding for Older Homes
A lot of Newark’s older housing had its siding replaced once already, often with aluminum or early vinyl that is now chalky, cracked or loose. Before new siding goes on, we check what is underneath, wrap the walls and flash every window and door, so water that gets behind the siding has a way out.
Siding can be done together with a new roof: one schedule, one crew, and the roof edge, trim and siding are finished at the same time in colors that go together.
Roofs Near Downtown
Around downtown and the courthouse square, many homes are a hundred years old or more. Their roofs often hide several old layers of shingles over plank decking, which needs checking board by board. We strip to the deck, replace what is rotten and put the roof back with proper flashing and ventilation.
Newer Neighborhoods
In Newark’s newer subdivisions it is the same story as the rest of Central Ohio: builder-grade shingles from the 1990s and 2000s that are close to worn out. A free inspection will tell you whether yours needs repairs now or a replacement soon.
