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Roof Replacement Photo Album: Waterbury, CT Customer Comes Back for Another Brown Roof

Kelly from Waterbury has been part of the Brown Roofing family since 1990, when we installed his very first roof. Fast forward 33 years—no leaks in sight, but a few missing shingles and a lot of lichen growth told him it was time for an upgrade. And who better to call than the team he trusted decades ago? Kelly knew we’d deliver a brand-new, modern roof using the best materials and expert craftsmanship that set us apart across Western Connecticut. Project Manager Bill and his crew were thrilled to get to work. They stripped away the old shingles, reinforced the sheathing with sturdy new plywood, added our premium protective underlayment, and topped it off with stunning IKO Dynasty shingles. The result? A sleek, durable new roof that’s not only beautiful but backed by our 50-year warranty—ready to protect Kelly’s home for even more decades to come. Brown Won't Let You Down!

The Roof Before

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

The Teardown Begins

The crew starts things off by carefully stripping the old shingles off of the roof. Before that, large tarps are hung up around the edges of the roof to ensure that the property is fully protected and in order to make the cleanup process more efficient.

The Sheathing Is Exposed

Underneath the old shingles is a layer of plywood called the roof sheathing. This is the structural framework of the roof. Kelly had a form of sheathing called "skip sheathing." While good for lighter-weight shingles, this type of sheathing will not be strong enough to hold the heavyweight architectural shingles we will be installing today.

New Plywood Is Installed

To fix that, new, sturdy sheets of 1/2" CDX plywood are installed on top of the skip sheathing to ensure a strong foundation for the new shingles. Each sheet used is numbered for easy tracking in order to report back to the homeowner exactly how many new sheets were used.

Seams Are Taped & Underlayment Is Installed

Each sheet is further reinforced with all-weather Sealaron XT deck tape. Next, a layer of underlayment is installed. This is a thin, waterproof membrane that protects the sheathing from harmful elements like rain, wind, snow, and ice.

New Shingles Are Installed

Now it's time to install the new shingles! For his new roof, Kelly selected the ever-popular shade of Granite Black to gorgeously complement his home.

New Flashing Is Installed on Chimney

New flashing is installed around the chimney where it meets the roof. This thin metal barrier prevents water from seeping in and causing leaks and damage around this vulnerable junction.