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Roof Replacement Photo Album: Trumbull, CT Home Gets a Beautiful Roof Refresh

Inspector Darwin headed out to Trumbull to meet with homeowner Chad, who reached out to Brown Roofing hoping to put a stop to some pesky roof leaks. After a thorough inspection, Darwin let Chad know that a full roof replacement would be the smartest long-term solution—both in durability and value. Once Chad heard about our detailed process, premium materials, and expert-level craftsmanship, he was all in—and we were thrilled to welcome him aboard! With the plan in place, Project Manager Austin and his talented crew got to work. They removed the old shingles, replaced damaged sheathing as needed, laid down protective underlayment, and topped it all off with stunning premium-laminated shingles. Now Chad has a leak-free roof that’s as strong as it is beautiful—and it’s built to stand the test of time. Brown Won't Let You Down!

The Roof Before

Here's what Chad's roof looked like before the replacement. Click through to see the sleek transformation!

Before: Moss on the Bay

This small section above the side door really shows the worst of the wear on Chad's roof-covered in moss, lichen, and clear signs of moisture damage. But no worries-we're here to take care of it and get this roof looking (and working) like new!

The Teardown Begins

the crew kicks things off by carefully stripping off all of the old shingles. Before they begin, large tarps are hung up around the roof and laid out along the yard to ensure that the homeowner's property is fully protected from falling debris. This also helps make the cleanup process more efficient.

Bad Plywood Is Found & Removed

After all of the old shingles removed, what's left is a layer of plywood, which is called the roof sheathing. The roof sheathing is the structural foundation of the roof. The crew closely examines the entire surface for any signs of damage, like rot or mold. Any sections found with damage-like this piece here-are promptly removed.

New Plywood Is Installed

Brand-new 1/2" CDX plywood is carefully measured, cut as needed, and securely nailed into place to replace any damaged sections. You might notice that much of the existing sheathing looks black-that's actually the old underlayment still adhered to the surface. Because this membrane is directly bonded to the plywood, removing it would risk damaging otherwise solid material, so it's best left intact.

New Underlayment Is Installed

Next up: time to install our own high-performance underlayment. This premium layer acts as a watertight barrier, protecting the sheathing from the elements-rain, wind, snow, ice, and anything else. Then comes the drip edge flashing-a slim strip of metal installed along the roof's edges to guide water safely into the gutters and away from the fascia.

New Shingles Are Installed

Now it's finally time to start installing the new shingles! For his new roof, Chad has selected the cool, dark shade of Glacier from our premium IKO Dynasty collection to perfectly complement his home.

Ridge Vent Is Installed

A shingle vent is placed along the roof's ridges to promote proper airflow, giving hot, humid air a way to escape and preventing harmful condensation buildup inside the attic.

New Flashing on the Chimney

New flashing is installed on the side of the chimney where it meets the roof. This thin metal acts as a watertight barrier, preventing water from seeping through this otherwise vulnerable junction.