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Roof Replacement Photo Album: Full Roofing System Transformation in Hamden, CT

Inspector Brian headed out to Hamden to meet with Jessie, who had just purchased a new home in town. During the buying process, her inspector flagged a few roofing concerns—like missing soffit vents and roof pipes—so she called in the pros. Brian gave the roof a full once-over and confirmed that a full replacement would be the smartest move. After Jessie learned about our premium process, including the best materials on the market and top-notch craftsmanship, she was all in—and we’re so glad she chose Brown Roofing! Project Manager Connor and his expert crew jumped in to bring the vision to life. They stripped off the old shingles, replaced damaged sheathing, added strong protective underlayment, and installed everything the roof had been missing—from soffit vents to roof pipes to sleek new shingles. On top of that, they installed a durable SBS (styrene-butadiene-styrene) roofing system on the home’s low-sloping section. Now Jessie’s new home is protected with a high-performing, great-looking roof that’s built to last—and sure to impress for years to come. Brown Won't Let You Down!

The Old Roof

Here's what Jessie's roof looked like before the transformation. Click through to see the amazing results of her roof renovation!

The Teardown

The crew kicks things off by carefully tearing off all of the old shingles. Before they start, large tarps are hung up all around the edges of the roof as well as laid across the yard to ensure the property is fully protected from falling debris as well as paving the way for a more efficient cleanup process.

The Sheathing

Underneath the old shingles is a layer of plywood called the sheathing. This is the structural foundation of the roof, and as such, must be closely examined and confirmed to be free of damage before the new shingles go on. Any areas found with damaged are removed and replaced with strong, sturdy 1/2" CDX plywood.

The Underlayment

With the sheathing good to go, it's time to install the underlayment. This is a thin, water-resistant layer of material that shields the sheathing from harmful elements like rain, wind, snow, or ice.

The New Shingles

After the underlayment is installed over the entire surface of the sheathing, it's time to start installed the brand-new shingles! For her new roof, Jessie has selected the sleek and sophisticated shade of Summit Gray from our prestigious IKO Dynasty collection to beautifully complement her home.

The SBS Base

This lower section of Jessie's roof is too flat for shingles. In accordance with current building codes, a specialized SBS (styrene-butadiene-styrene) roofing system is installed here instead. The first layer of the SBS roof is called the base, and it acts as the underlayment for this section.