noun
re-roofing; re-thatching
Refers to the act of replacing a roof, especially for traditional thatched roofs (kayabuki). The verb form is 屋根を替える or 葺き替える.
See also: 葺き替える
古民家の屋根替えには多額の費用がかかる。
Re-thatching the roof of an old traditional house costs a lot of money.