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Roof Replacement Photo Album: Shelton, CT Roof Replacement: A Step-by-Step Transformation

Inspector John headed to Shelton to meet homeowner Amy, whose roof had been through its fair share of Connecticut's harsh weather. It was clear her roof needed a serious upgrade, and she knew Brown Roofing was the right team for the job! After a detailed inspection, John walked Amy through his findings and explained exactly what needed to be done. Amy was excited to move forward and get a roof that would last. Project Manager Bill and his crew took over from there, and they were eager to get started. They installed brand-new decking with sturdy CDX plywood, reinforced it with top-notch underlayment, and topped everything off with beautiful, durable IKO Dynasty shingles. Now Amy can relax knowing her new roof is as strong as it is stunning, keeping her family safe, dry, and worry-free for many years to come! Brown Won't Let You Down!

Before: Front View

Here's a look at Amy's roof before the renovation. Click through to see the awesome transformation!

Before: Aerial View

In this bird's-eye view of the roof before, you can see that Amy had three-tab shingles. An economical choice popular in the 20th century, three-tab shingles have a shorter lifespan and less strength overall when it comes to protecting a home from harsh elements.

Property Is Protected

Before the process begins, the crew makes sure to set up large tarps to protect the homeowner's house and yard from falling debris. This step also assists in making cleanup more efficient.

Stripping Off the Shingles

With everything in place, the crew starts carefully tearing off the old shingles. This reveals the layer of plywood underneath, which is called the roof decking.

Decking Is Inspected

As the structural foundation of the roof, it's important that the decking is in tip-top shape. Any parts of the decking that show damage, rot, or decay - like this section here - have to be removed and replaced.

A Clean Slate

The experts concluded that the entire decking needed replacement. With Amy's approval, the crew has stripped the roof and is now prepping for fresh plywood installation.

Seams Are Taped & Underlayment Is Installed

Half-inch CDX plywood is securely fitted and nailed into place to form the new decking. For extra reinforcement, all the seams are sealed with all-weather deck tape. Next, a layer of underlayment is applied across the entire surface. This thin waterproof barrier shields the decking from rain, wind, snow, and ice.

New Shingles Are Installed

Now it's time to install the new shingles! Brown Roofing proudly uses IKO Dynasty shingles, backed by our 50-year warranty. These premium-laminated architectural shingles offer superior strength and durability, far surpassing the three-tab shingles Amy previously had.

Ridge Vent Is Installed

After all of the shingles are installed, a ridge vent is installed along the peak of the roof. This vent gives hot, moist air rising from inside of the house a way to escape, preventing damaging condensation buildup.