Residential Roof Replacement in Omaha, NE

Most standard Omaha residential roof replacements are done in 1 full day for homes under 3,000 square feet. Larger homes, steep-pitch roofs, or complex roofs with many valleys and penetrations may take 2 days. Nebraska afternoon thunderstorms in spring and summer are the most common cause of a one-day job extending to two.

You do not need to be home during installation. We ask that you are available at the start of the job for a brief walkthrough and at the end for the final sign-off. Also, we ask that all vehicles be moved from the driveway so the roll-off dumpster can be positioned without blocking access.

JB ROOFING LLC uses tarps, OSB boards, and the self-propelled Equipter RB4000 debris buggy on all jobs to catch falling shingles before they reach the landscaping and flower beds. Also, we perform a full magnetic nail sweep of the yard, driveway, and all access paths before the crew departs.

Any decking panel that fails the inspection – soft spots, delamination, rot, or missing fasteners – is cut out and replaced with fresh CDX plywood or structural OSB. Rotted decking under new shingles causes early shingle failure and can void the manufacturer warranty. Per-panel replacement cost is disclosed in writing before the job starts.

3-tab shingles are a single-layer, flat profile shingle with a 20 to 25 year rated life. Architectural shingles are a layered profile with a 25 to 30 year rated life, better wind resistance, and a more attractive dimensional appearance. JB ROOFING LLC installs Owens Corning TruDefinition Duration or GAF Timberline HDZ architectural shingles as the standard on all new replacements.

A Class 4 shingle is the highest impact resistance rating for residential asphalt shingles. The UL 2218 Class 4 test fires a 2-inch steel ball at the shingle surface at 90 miles per hour. The shingle must not crack through the surface to pass. Class 4 shingles resist direct hail impacts up to 2 inches in diameter. Also, most Nebraska insurance carriers offer a 20 to 30 percent premium discount for Class 4 installations.

JB ROOFING LLC installs 7/16-inch OSB or fresh CDX plywood to match the existing deck specification. All replacement panels are fastened per the manufacturer’s fastener schedule before the new roofing system is applied.

Every roof replacement includes the manufacturer’s shingle warranty – ranging from 25 years to lifetime depending on the shingle selected. Owens Corning TruDefinition Duration and GAF Timberline HDZ both carry long-term certified installer warranties. Also, JB ROOFING LLC provides a written workmanship guarantee covering all installation components.

Four things void most manufacturer shingle warranties: incorrect nail placement below the nailing zone, insufficient attic ventilation below code, decking installation over a non-compliant substrate, and a third shingle layer over two existing layers. JB ROOFING LLC checks and documents all four conditions on every installation.

If your roof sustained hail or wind damage, the replacement is typically covered under the dwelling protection section of your homeowner policy – minus your deductible. JB ROOFING LLC documents the damage, attends the adjuster inspection, and makes sure the full scope – including code upgrade items – is in the approved claim.

Nebraska gives homeowners 1 year from the storm date to file a claim. After this deadline, the claim is denied regardless of visible damage. JB ROOFING LLC performs a free NOAA storm date lookup so you know exactly where you stand on the filing window.

Code upgrade items are components that Nebraska building code requires on a new installation that were not required when the original roof was built. Common examples: drip edge installation, ice and water shield upgrade, and ventilation upgrade. Most homeowner policies include an Ordinance or Law provision that pays for code upgrades as part of an approved claim.

A drip edge is a metal flashing strip installed at all eave and rake edges before the underlayment is applied. It guides water off the shingle edge and into the gutter. Without it, water wicks back under the shingle edge and onto the fascia board. The City of Omaha Building Code requires drip edge on all new residential roof installations.

JB ROOFING LLC removes and reinstalls gutter hangers as needed during drip edge installation. Existing gutters are reinstalled in the same position after drip edge is set. If your gutters also need replacement due to age or hail damage, we coordinate a full seamless gutter installation and water diversion in the same project scope.