What happens if you find rotten plywood?
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Short answer
Rotten or soft decking is replaced during installation and billed per sheet — ROOF.CLICK flags it up front and documents it with photos.
In more detail
You can't nail a good roof to bad wood. During tear-off, any damaged plywood or OSB is replaced. This is a concealed condition that can't be fully seen until the old roof is off. A reputable contractor shows you photos and a per-sheet price before replacing it.
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Atlas Pinnacle Pristine
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