Water that gets past the top layer of a roof often settles into the decking before anyone sees a stain indoors. Wet wood can soften and sag over time, and new shingles will not sit properly on a weak surface. When a crew from Bilt-Well opens a damaged area, it cuts out the affected boards and checks the rafters beneath them. The crew then installs new decking and lays fresh underlayment before reinstalling the roof covering. A homeowner who hires a Los Angeles roofer for a leak repair may not know the decking needs attention until the old material comes off, so the company checks its condition during tear-off.

"Replacing damaged decking is one of the parts of the job our crews take the most pride in," said a company spokesperson. "Once the new boards are down, the homeowner has a solid base that the rest of the roof can rely on for years. We like showing people the before and after, because it helps them see exactly where their money went."

Bilt-Well Roofing handles work on houses and commercial properties. The company holds California contractor license 458005 and relies mostly on its own staff at job sites. Over its history, it has completed more than 130,600 roofs. Decking replacement is often part of a full reroof, and in those cases the same crew can handle both parts of the project from start to finish.

About Bilt-Well Roofing

Bilt-Well Roofing is a residential and commercial contractor and one of the long-standing roofing companies in Los Angeles . The company offers roof repair, roof replacement, new roof installation, inspections, and maintenance. It also handles decking work and solar maintenance for homes and businesses. For more information, visit biltwellroofing.com