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Roof Replacement Photo Album: Saying Goodbye to Algae on a 20-Year-Old Roof with a Full Replacement in Southbury, CT

Barbara from Southbury knew her 20-year-old roof had reached the end of the line and wanted nothing less than the best replacement with top-tier materials and expert craftsmanship. She called the right team! Inspector John assessed the roof, noting heavy shingle discoloration and widespread algae growth, and agreed a full replacement was the way to go. With a solid plan in place, Project Manager Noel and his crew got to work, reinforcing the decking and installing stunning, high-quality shingles. Now, with a rock-solid roof backed by a 50-year warranty, Barbara’s home is protected and looking better than ever for decades to come! Brown Won't Let You Down!

The Old Roof

Here's a look at Barbara's old roof before renovation. Click through to see how we transformed it!

Before: Algae Growth

A closer look at Barbara's old roof reveals dark stains of roof algae taking hold. This pesky plant thrives in moisture, shade, and organic debris, slowly spreading and weakening shingles over time. But no worries, we're here to take care of it and give Barbara's roof the fresh start it deserves! Let's get to work!

Old Shingle Teardown

The crew kicks things off by stripping off all of the old shingles. Before the teardown begins, large, heavy-duty tarps are laid across the house and landscape to ensure that the homeowner's property is completely protected from falling debris.

Decking Reinforced with Underlayment

Underneath the shingles is a layer of plywood. This is called the decking, and it is the structural foundation of the roof. As the structural foundation, its health is essential. So, before the crew starts installing the new shingles, they reinforce the decking with underlayment. This is a thin, waterproof material that shields the decking from harmful elements like wind, rain, snow, and ice.

New Shingles Go On

With the underlayment fully in place, it's time to start installing the brand-new shingles! Brown Roofing proudly uses IKO Dynasty premium-laminated architectural shingles for all of our roofs backed by our 50-year warranty. These shingles come in a variety of beautiful colors, and Barbara has selected the sleek shade of Frostone Gray for her new roof.

New Ridge Vent

The crew installs a vent at the ridges of the roof. This vent ensures proper air circulation by allowing hot, humid air that rises from inside of the house a means to escape - preventing damaging condensation buildup.

The New Roof

After a couple of final touches, like fitting each pipe with a protective pipe boot, and installing a ridge cap over the ridge vent to ensure a seamless look, Barbara's fabulous new roof is complete!