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Roof Replacement Photo Album: New Garage & Back Room Addition Roof Replacement in Hamden, CT

Inspector John made his way to Hamden to meet with homeowner Candice and take a close look at her roof. After spotting years of wear and tear, along with some lichen growth creeping in, Candice knew it was time for an upgrade - especially over her garage and the room addition in the back. She made the right call with Brown Roofing, and John worked with her to design a plan using the best materials and expert craftsmanship available. From there, Project Manager Noel and his crew got to work, handling the job with skill and enthusiasm. They installed brand-new sheathing and topped it off with stunning, modern IKO Dynasty architectural shingles. Now, Candice’s updated roof isn’t just built to last - it’s built to impress and protect for the long haul. Brown Won't Let You Down!

Before: Front View

Here's a look at Candice's roof before the replacement. Today, we're replacing the roof on her garage and on her room addition in the back.

Before: Wear & Lichen

A closer look at the garage roof shows the wear and tear that's occurred to the three-tab shingles, as well as some white spots of invasive lichen growth. It's time for a new roof!

The Property Is Protected

Before the teardown begins, the crew carefully lays down large tarps and boards to shield the homeowner's property from falling debris and to make the cleanup process faster and more efficient.

The Old Shingles Come Off

The crew carefully strips the old shingles off of the roof, revealing the layer of plywood underneath. This is called the roof sheathing.

Bad Plywood Is Removed

As the structural foundation of the roof, the sheathing must be in tip-top shape. Any parts found with damage like rot or mold - such as these pieces here - are promptly removed.

New Plywood Is Installed

Strong new 1/2" CDX plywood replaces the damaged old sheathing, precisely cut to fit perfectly into place of the previous framework.

Seams Are Taped & Underlayment Is Installed

After all of the sheathing is securely nailed into place, a layer of underlayment is applied to the entire surface. This is a thin, waterproof material that acts as a barrier between the sheathing and harsh elements like wind, rain, snow, and ice.

New Shingles Are Installed

Next, it's time to start installing the new IKO Dynasty shingles. These shingles are premium-laminated and architectural - a heavyweight, longer-lasting, and more aesthetically pleasing choice than the three-tab shingles that were previously installed.

After: Back View

After a couple of final touches, like installing a ridge vent and cap over the garage and securing the flashing around pipes and skylights, the new roofs are complete!