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Photo Album: Wind Damage? New Haven, CT Home Gets a Roof Makeover

Inspector Darwin headed to New Haven to meet with Giovannii and assess her 13-year-old roof, which had been hit with some wind damage. After hearing from her insurance company about the need for a replacement, Giovannii reached out to Brown Roofing. After walking her through our premium roof process, Darwin made it clear that Brown Roofing was the right choice, and Giovannii was sold! Project Manager Connor and his crew jumped in and got to work with precision and care. They replaced the entire sheathing with strong new plywood, reinforced it with protective underlayment, and topped it all off with stunning new shingles. Plus, they installed SBS (styrene-butadiene-styrene) roofing on the flat sections to make sure everything was up to code. Now, Giovannii can relax knowing her roof is wind-damage-free and backed by our 50-year warranty, ensuring it stays beautiful and strong for years to come! Brown Won't Let You Down!

The Roof Before

Here is what Giovannii's roof looked like before the renovation. Click through to see the transformation!

Before: Roof Algae

Here's a closer look at Giovannii's old roof, revealing the extent of the damage. The dark streaks on the shingles are caused by roof algae, a clear sign of moisture damage that has built up over the years. Time for a brand-new roof!

Protecting the Property

Before our crew starts the teardown process, they lay large tarps around the property to ensure that is protected from any falling debris. In addition, this makes the cleanup process a bit speedier.

The Teardown Begins

With the tarps in place, the crew begins to carefully strip the old shingles off of the roof. This reveals the layer of plywood underneath, which is called the roof sheathing.

New Sheathing Is Installed

As the structural foundation of the roof, it's important that the sheathing shows no signs of damage, like moisture, rot, or mold. The experts determined that all of the sheathing on Giovannii's roof needed to be replaced. After receiving the go-ahead from her, the crew proceeded to remove and replace the entire sheathing with brand-new, strong 1/2" sheets of CDX plywood.

Underlayment Is Installed

With the new sheathing securely in place, it's time to protect it with a layer of underlayment. This thin, water-resistant membrane acts as a barrier, shielding the sheathing from harmful elements like rain, wind, snow, and ice.

SBS Roof Is Installed

Two sections of Giovannii's roof had a low slope, also known as flat sections. According to current building codes, shingles can't be installed on these areas, so instead, a specialized SBS (styrene-butadiene-styrene) roof is adhered. The SBS system consists of two layers: the base layer, which is installed first, serves as the underlayment for these sections.

SBS Roof Is Completed

The SBS cap is then adhered on top of the base, completing the installation of the flat roof sections with a clean, polished finish.

New Shingles Are Installed

New shingles are installed on the rest of the roof, with Giovannii choosing the stunning Summit Gray shade from the premium IKO Dynasty collection. This top-of-the-line, laminated architectural shingle comes with Brown Roofing's 50-year warranty, ensuring lasting beauty and durability.

The Roof After

With a few final touches, including new flashing on the chimney and roof pipes, plus the installation of a ridge vent to ensure proper airflow, Giovannii's new roof is complete and looking fantastic!