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Roof Replacement Photo Album: Orange, CT Home Gets a Roof Upgrade That Will Last

Inspector Darwin headed out to Orange to meet with Lou, who reached out to Brown Roofing after noticing some leaks, particularly around his chimney. Lou had a feeling his roof needed attention, and Darwin confirmed it was time for a new one. No worries though, as Lou knew he was in good hands! Darwin walked him through the top-tier materials and expert craftsmanship he'd get with us. Project Manager Connor and his amazing crew upheld the standard, reinforcing the roof sheathing, installing protective underlayment, and finishing it off with gorgeous new IKO Dynasty shingles. Now, Lou can rest easy knowing his new roof is leak-free and built to last. Plus, with our 50-year warranty, he won’t have to give it another thought for a long time! Brown Won't Let You Down!

Before: Front View

Here's a front view of Lou's old roof. Click through to see the stunning transformation!

Before: Back View

This aerial view of the back shows a bit more of the damage. Those long, dark streaks are roof algae - caused by moisture, and leads to quicker shingle deterioration. Let's get started on that new roof!

Protecting the Property

Before the teardown begins, the crew sets up large tarps all over the house's exterior and lawn in order to ensure that the property is fully protected during the renovation.

Old Shingles Are Removed

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

Bad Plywood Is Removed

As the structural foundation of the roof, the sheathing needs to be in tip-top shape. Any areas found with damage like rot or mold are removed.

Rafters Are Sprayed

In order to further protect the new sheathing that is to be installed, the rafters are treated with mold prevention spray.

New Plywood Is Installed

Brand-new 1/2" CDX plywood is installed to make up the new sheathing. Each sheet used is numbered so that the crew can accurately report back to the homeowner on exactly how many sheets were used.

Seams Are Taped & Underlayment Is Installed

The seams of each plywood sheet are further reinforced by all-weather deck tape. Next, underlayment is installed over the entire sheathing. This thin, water-resistant material acts as a barrier, preventing the sheathing from being damaged by harsh elements like rain, wind, snow, or ice.

New Shingles Are Installed

Now it's time to install the brand-new IKO Dynasty shingles! These premium-laminated, architectural shingles are a Brown Roofing staple. For his new roof, Lou has selected the beautiful shade of Granite Black.

Ridge Vent Is Installed

A shingle vent is installed along the ridges of the roof. This vent ensures proper airflow by allowing hot, humid air rising from the house a way to escape, preventing damaging moisture buildup in the attic.