Buckshot handles roof decking replacement across Wisconsin, swapping rotted plywood or OSB sheathing before new shingles go on. Buckshot is a GAF Master Elite contractor, inspects for free and responds within 2 hours. You see every rotted sheet before replacement, which is priced per sheet.
Roofs that look fine from the ground can hide rotted roof decking. Flip to the deck to see what a tear-off reveals.
From the ground, the roof looks fine. You’d never know what the shingles are hiding.
Strip it to the deck and the truth shows - soft, rotted and delaminated sheathing from years of small leaks. We mark it, show you, and replace it before the new roof goes on.
The layers shown are illustrative; Buckshot inspects your real decking on the bare deck during tear-off.
Rotted roof decking usually hides until tear-off, but these six clues are worth an inspection. Our guide covers when to replace roof decking.
A roofline that dips between rafters shows roof decking flexing where the wood has gone soft.
Roof decking that feels spongy under a roofer’s feet during inspection has usually rotted or delaminated.
Dark stains on the underside of the roof deck or rafters point to old leaks.
Light showing through the roof boards in the attic means the decking has gaps or has rotted through.
A musty smell or mold in the attic signals trapped moisture, which rots roof decking over time.
Shingles that lift or ripple can signal an uneven or failing roof deck that no longer holds them flat.
Roof decking replacement is priced per sheet, once tear-off shows how much sheathing has rotted.
Decking appears as its own estimate line, since the amount is unknown until tear-off.
Buckshot prices decking per sheet of plywood or OSB, so your cost tracks the wood replaced.
Buckshot shows you every rotted sheet before swapping it, so you see what you pay for.
Decking work starts only with your approval, and a sound deck adds nothing to your bill.
Buckshot works with any insurance carrier, and on a covered insurance claim you typically pay only your deductible.
Buckshot covers sound roof decking with two water barriers before any shingle goes on.
Buckshot replaces rotted sheathing with plywood or OSB in the common 7/16 or 1/2 inch thicknesses, adding H-clips where spans require them.
Buckshot rolls synthetic underlayment across the full roof field as a second barrier if water gets past the shingles.
Self-adhering ice and water shield seals the eaves, valleys and penetrations, where ice dams and wind-driven rain start leaks.
Buckshot tears off to the bare deck, inspects every square foot and replaces failed sheathing before anything new goes on. Our own crews handle the tear-off, decking replacement and shingles.
Buckshot has been family-owned since 1979 and is a GAF Master Elite contractor, FORTIFIED-trained and BBB A+ rated. Our own crews do every roof decking replacement, backed by a written workmanship guarantee.
Buckshot replaces roof decking mid-reroof, after tear-off and before the new shingles.
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Joy ITrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
When the big storms came through the Madison-area in April 2026, I immediately started looking for a reputable roofer—who also understood the importance of weather-resistant materials that can withstand hail and wind. It didn’t take me long to find Brad from BCG. We had damage that needed to be repaired before the next round of storms came through later that day and Brad had a crew out within hours. Our neighbors also had damage, and when their roofing company didn’t show up, Brad and his crew also took on fixing their damage on the spot. The contracting process was done over email and we were able to clearly understand all of the options available to us. On the day of install, the crew was efficient and fast with their work. But also, mistakes can happen. And what matters to us is not that there’s perfection (because that’s not realistic), but how a contractor deals with a mistake. As they were taking down the tarps when they were finished with the roof, one of our lights next to the garage broke. Brad helped find a replacement online and had it shipped directly to our house! Such great service! All in all, we were very happy with Brad and the service we received from him and BCG. We’ve since recommended their services to several of our friends and neighbors who also had storm damage. While I hope we won’t have to do that again for a long time, we would work with BCG again in a heartbeat!Posted on Google![]()
Shelly ZieglerTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
I am extremely pleased with the service Matt Walmer from Buckshot General Contracting (BGC) provided for me during the hailstorm damage in Madison in April. I had just switched insurance companies one year ago and was worried about how much they would cover. Matt assured me everything would be taken care of and had nothing to worry about. True to his word he immediately answered phone calls during off hours even when he was with daughter at volleyball and answering texts in seconds Matt met up with assessor and arrived 20 minutes early. During roof replacement he stopped in 3 times to check the progress and next day he came back to do a walk around to make sure the cleanup was to his standards. I have been so blessed to work with Matt at BGC as my contractor as everything went so smoothly. No problems with my insurance company and I was the first one on my block to get my roof done. I also was telling Matt about some of my neighbors having problems with their insurance and he was willing to look at their paperwork and giving them advice on how to deal with them. I can proudly say I announced to them how good Matt was and gave them his card. Thank you so much Matt for your excellent service and being a great representative for Buckshot General Contracting. These days days it’s hard to find a business that is 100% committed to making sure the customer is their #1 concern. Going to be doing more work and sticking with them as I know it will be top quality.Posted on Google![]()
Amy StephensTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
We contacted BGC after storm damage and had them completely re-roof and re-side our house, garage, and shed. The entire process was incredibly smooth from start to finish. They were easy to work with, handled all the details, and made what could have been a stressful situation completely worry-free. Our contact, Jayce Kirkland, was outstanding. His professionalism, communication, and courteous demeanor were truly a breath of fresh air. He took care of everything for us and made sure the project stayed on track every step of the way. We couldn’t be happier with the experience and have and would highly recommend BGC to anyone needing roofing or siding work!Posted on Google![]()
Rob AnastTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Very customer focused company. Replaced my roof and siding after hail and wind damage 6 years ago. Second hail and damage storm this year and they are my vendor of choice again. In process now to replace my roof and siding.Posted on Google![]()
paolo masoneTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Brad gave me a good price and the roof looks great! The roof was replaced in one day.Posted on Google![]()
Doug CooperTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
They did an excellent job! Fast, efficient and did a great job cleaning up.Posted on Google![]()
christos karampetsosTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
My family member needed a roof replacement after the recent storm in Madison , Chad came out to inspect the roof and went over the options with us. Full roof replacement and the new roof looks GREAT, they were done with in 2 days and left no mess behind which was very thankful for. Thanks !!
Roof decking is the plywood or OSB sheathing nailed to your rafters, and it holds the underlayment, flashing and shingles. Buckshot’s guide explains roof decking and when to replace it.
Roof decking usually needs replacing because hidden rot from old leaks, trapped attic moisture or delamination has softened the wood. Older homes with skip sheathing, the spaced boards once used under wood shakes, also need solid decking before asphalt shingles.
Before tear-off, a sagging roof deck, soft spots, attic stains or daylight through the boards are the main clues. Much of the rot stays hidden until the old roof is off, so Buckshot confirms decking condition on the bare deck.
Yes, every reroof needs underlayment, the water-resistant layer between the roof deck and shingles. Buckshot runs synthetic underlayment across the whole roof field as a backup barrier.
Ice and water shield is a self-adhering membrane that seals the eaves, valleys and penetrations against ice dams and wind-driven rain. In Wisconsin’s freeze-thaw climate, those are the spots most likely to leak.
Roof decking replacement cost depends mainly on how many sheets have rotted, plus sheathing thickness and any rafter repair. Buckshot prices it per sheet as a separate estimate line and shows you the rotted wood first.
Plywood and OSB both make code-compliant roof decking when the panels are rated for your rafter spacing. Plywood generally tolerates wetting better, while OSB usually costs less, and 7/16 or 1/2 inch panels are common on homes.
Yes, small sections of roof decking can be replaced during a roof repair by removing the shingles over the damaged area. Widespread rot is usually handled during a full roof replacement, when Buckshot can inspect the whole bare deck.
Buckshot’s Madison, WI headquarters and Brodhead, WI office serve Dane and Milwaukee counties and southern Iowa. Check your service area →
621 N Sherman Ave, Suite B5
Madison, WI 53704
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17312 W Hafeman Rd
Brodhead, WI 53520
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Buckshot tears off to the bare deck, shows you any rot and replaces it per sheet with code-compliant plywood or OSB. Call (608) 909-9109 or schedule online, and Buckshot responds within 2 hours.
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