EPDM Flat Roof Replacement Project in Jersey City, NJ
Project Summary
Done Rite Roof Repair completed a scheduled full EPDM flat roof replacement for an occupied residential property in Jersey City, Hudson County, New Jersey. The low-slope roof project included removal of the aging roof system, replacement of deteriorated roof decking where needed, and installation of a continuous EPDM rubber membrane.
The property is in an urban residential neighborhood near the New York metropolitan area. Limited roof access and the multi-level layout required careful work around the chimney, adjoining roof sections, exterior walls, siding, roof edges, and penetrations.
Roofing Problem Found
The existing flat roof had reached the point where replacement was necessary. The old roofing system showed deterioration and previous wear, and the tear-off exposed sections of the underlying roof assembly and old decking that were no longer suitable for reuse.
The chimney base, wall-to-roof transitions, perimeter edges, and roof penetrations were treated as important water-entry details. Deteriorated wood decking was removed and replaced before the new membrane was installed.
Work Completed
- Removed the existing flat roof system and stripped the roof down to the framing where required.
- Removed damaged or unsuitable roof decking and installed new exterior-grade wood sheathing.
- Prepared the roof surface for the new membrane system.
- Installed a new black EPDM rubber membrane across the main low-slope roof.
- Carried the EPDM membrane up walls and vertical transitions.
- Wrapped and flashed the chimney base with the membrane system.
- Completed perimeter edge termination and wall-to-roof flashing along the vinyl-sided structure.
- Adjusted lower siding sections where necessary to complete the flashing correctly.
- Sealed roof penetrations and detailed the visible transitions around adjoining roof areas.
Materials Used
- EPDM rubber roofing membrane in black or dark gray.
- Exterior-grade plywood or OSB-style roof decking.
- EPDM adhesive and seam materials.
- Membrane flashing, termination flashing, perimeter flashing, sealant, fasteners, and plates.
The roofing brand and insulation system were not identifiable from the project information and are not being assumed.
Before and During the Jersey City Roof Replacement
These photos show the existing roof conditions, tear-off, exposed framing and decking, and work in progress before the replacement was completed.
Completed EPDM Flat Roof in Jersey City
The finished roof has a continuous EPDM waterproofing membrane with new detailing around the chimney, walls, perimeter edges, and visible roof penetrations. The completed installation appears clean and properly terminated in the supplied photos.
Project Result
The old low-slope roof was fully replaced, damaged decking sections were renewed, and the main roof received a new EPDM rubber membrane. Chimney and wall transitions were newly flashed, roof penetrations were sealed, and the visible water-entry details were addressed as part of the replacement.
This project is an example of residential flat roof replacement work completed by Done Rite Roof Repair in Jersey City, NJ.
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Need a flat roof replacement, roof deck repair, flashing work, or another roofing service in Jersey City or elsewhere in Hudson County? Contact Done Rite Roof Repair to request an estimate.