Redeck Roof Replacement, Partial or Full, in Queens
Redeck roof work means Foundry Roofing tears off the old roof, cuts out rotted plywood, OSB or plank sheathing, and lays a new deck on multi-family, commercial and single-family buildings. Partial or full, the job matches the damage.
The estimate is free: we probe the deck and hand you a written price before tear-off.
Comparison
Partial redeck or full redeck for your building
Every redeck roof job turns on one question: how much of the deck still holds a fastener.
| Compare | Usual after a tear-off Partial redeck Sheet replacement | Full redeck Down to the framing |
|---|---|---|
| When it fits | Soft spots at drains, chimneys or skylights | Widespread rot or a sagging roofline |
| What gets replaced | Rotted sheets or plank runs only | Every sheet, down to the framing |
| Deck inspection | Probed sheet by sheet after tear-off | Framing checked for rot and sag |
| Schedule | Little added time | Adds a deck stage before underlayment |
| Typical buildings | Single-family, small multi-family | Older mixed-use, apartment, commercial |
When rot reaches the framing, the redeck becomes one stage of a full damaged-roof replacement.
Deck types
Plank, plywood, OSB or steel: the decks we rebuild
Queens buildings sit on four deck types, and each fails differently.
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Wood plank
Older row houses and mixed-use buildings.
Boards rot at the seams.
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Plywood
Single-family and small multi-family.
Plies delaminate after repeated leaks.
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OSB
Newer infill.
Edges swell and the strands crumble.
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Steel deck
Warehouses, retail and commercial buildings.
Flutes rust under wet insulation, so we start with a rust check on the steel deck.
Process
Sheet by sheet, before the new roof goes on
After tear-off we walk the bare deck, mark soft spots and check the underside for mold. Rotted sheets are cut back to sound framing, and new 5/8-inch CDX plywood goes down with ring-shank nails at 6 inches on the edges and 12 in the field. The deck carries load again.
Only then does underlayment go on, under new shingles or a flat roof replacement such as a TPO membrane over the fresh deck.
- 5/8"CDX plywood
- 6"Nails at edges
- 12"Nails in field
FAQ
Before you sign for a new deck
How do I know the deck needs replacing?
Four signs: a spongy feel underfoot, a sagging roofline, interior leaks, and mold on the underside of the deck.
Can you price a redeck before the old roof is off?
Yes. The quote covers visible damage plus a set per-sheet price for rot found mid-job, photographed before replacement.
Can you redeck an occupied co-op, condo or apartment building?
Yes. Tenants stay in, and the roof is closed up watertight every evening.
How does payment work on a redeck job?
In stages, as set out in how we schedule payments on a redeck job.
Estimate
Have your roof deck measured and priced
Found soft spots or rot? We measure and inspect the deck, then send a written quote.