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Roof Replacement Photo Album: Roof Replacement in Wallingford, CT: A Complete Overhaul with New Plywood and Shingles

Inspector Tyler made his way to Wallingford to meet with homeowner Michele after she reached out to Brown Roofing for a full roof replacement. After a thorough inspection of her old skip sheathing and worn-out three-tab shingles, Tyler confirmed that a total upgrade was the way to go. Together, they mapped out the perfect plan for Michele’s new roof. Then, it was time for Project Manager Austin and his crew to bring that plan to life, which they did with skill and enthusiasm! They reinforced Michele’s roof with strong new plywood and topped it off with stunning IKO Dynasty shingles. Now, Michele’s home is rocking a brand-new, durable roof that’s built to withstand the elements for years to come! Brown Won't Let You Down!

The Roof Before

Here's what Michele's roof looked like before the transformation. Those three-tab shingles have outlasted their heyday. Click through to see how we transformed this roof!

The Teardown Begins

The crew gets to work tearing off the old shingles. Before they begin, they make sure to carefully lay out tarps to ensure that the homeowner's property is not damaged during the renovation.

New Plywood Is Installed

Beneath the shingles lies the roof's backbone: its sheathing. Michele's home had an older style called skip sheathing, which works well for lightweight materials like wood shake or thin three-tab shingles. But since we're upgrading to durable, architectural shingles, we need a stronger foundation. The crew installs 1/2" CDX plywood over the skip sheathing to create a rock-solid base.

Seams Taped & Underlayment Goes On

As an extra means of reinforcement, the seams of all of the plywood sheets are taped up with all-weather deck tape. Next, an underlayment is installed over the entire surface. This thin, water-resistant membrane protects the sheathing from damaging elements like rain, wind, snow, or ice.

Drip Edge Flashing Is Installed

Drip edge flashing is installed around the entire perimeter of the roof. These metal pieces play a crucial role in directing water away from the fascia and into the gutters, keeping moisture from sneaking under the shingles and causing damage. Once in place, it's securely nailed down and reinforced with deck tape, ensuring long-lasting protection against the elements.

New Shingles Are Installed

Next, it's finally time to start installing the new shingles! Brown Roofing proudly uses IKO Dynasty premium-laminated architectural shingles for all roofs backed by our 50-year warranty. Michele has chosen the cool "Glacier" shade for her new roof.

SBS Roof Base Is Installed

This section of Michele's roof is low-sloping - otherwise known as flat. Shingles cannot be installed here - instead, a specialized SBS (styrene-butadiene-styrene) membrane is adhered to the sheathing in 2 layers. This first layer, called the base, acts as the underlayment.

SBS Roof Is Finished

The top layer, known as the cap, is adhered directly onto the base. This completes the flat section of Michele's roof.

New Flashing Installed on the Chimney

New flashing is secured around the sides of the chimney where it meets the roof. This thin metal acts as a barrier, keeping water from entering through an otherwise vulnerable junction.