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Photo Album: Restoring Strength and Beauty to a Historic Church Roof in Seymour, CT

When the leaders at Seymour United Methodist Church noticed a leak near the bell tower, they knew it was time for a change. With their roof clocking in at over 35 years old, they reached out to Brown Roofing for a much-needed upgrade. After meeting with roof expert Abdul, a solid plan was put in place, and our crew was ready to bring it to life! They reinforced the sheathing with strong underlayment and topped it off with stunning IKO Dynasty shingles, giving the church a brand-new look and unbeatable durability. Now, the members of SUMC can worship with peace of mind, knowing their roof is built to last and leaks are a thing of the past! Brown Won't Let You Down!

The Roof Before

Here's a look at the church before the roof renovation. Click through to see how we transformed it!

Before: Loose Shingles & Stains

This close-up aerial shot reveals the true extent of the damage - shingles buckling from water exposure and breaking apart in several areas. Time to give this roof the upgrade it deserves!

The Old Shingles Come Off

The crew gets to work tearing off the old shingles. This exposes the layer of plywood sheets underneath, which is called the roof sheathing. The roof sheathing is the structural foundation of the entire roof.

Seams Are Taped & Underlayment Is Installed

The crew reinforces the sheathing by taping up the seams of each plywood sheet with all-weather deck tape. Next, they install a layer of underlayment over the entire surface. This thin, waterproof membrane protects the sheathing from damaging elements like wind, rain, snow, and ice.

The New Shingles Go On

Once all of the underlayment is in place, it's time to start installing the new IKO Dynasty shingles! These shingles are premium-laminated, architectural, and as durable as they are stylish. They come in many colors, and Paul has selected the timeless Summit Gray for the new roof.

The Roof After

After a few finishing touches, like installing ridge vents and caps, and securing flashing around all pipes, the church's new roof is officially complete!