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Roof Replacement Photo Album: From Old to Outstanding in Monroe, CT

Judy in Monroe reached out to Brown Roofing ready for a fresh start with a full roof replacement. After years of wear and tear, it was time—and she wanted it done right. Once she heard all about our premium process, top-quality materials, and expert craftsmanship, she knew Brown Roofing was the team for the job. With the plan in place, Project Manager Bill and his skilled crew got to work. They removed the old roof, replaced every bit of sheathing with strong new plywood, added a layer of protective underlayment, and topped it off with gorgeous, durable new shingles. Now Judy's home is looking better than ever, and with a 50-year warranty backing it up, her new roof is ready to stand strong for decades to come! Brown Won't Let You Down!

Before: Rough Look

Here's a look at Judy's roof before the replacement. This roof has definitely seen better days. Click through to see the beautiful transformation!

The Teardown Begins

The crew kicks things off by tearing off all of the old shingles. Before they begin the teardown, they set up large tarps around the edges of the house and lay tarps around the yard to ensure that the property is completely protected from falling debris. This also helps speed up the cleanup process at the end.

Taking It Down to the Rafters

Underneath the shingles is a layer of plywood called the roof sheathing. The sheathing is the structural foundation of the roof, and must be free of damage, rot, or mold before the new roof is installed. In this case, the crew found that all of Darlene's sheathing needed to be replaced, so they stripped it all off down to the rafters for a fresh, clean slate.

New Plywood Is Installed

Sturdy new CDX plywood is installed, precisely fit and nailed into the rafters, creating a strong, solid new base for the new roof.

Seams Are Taped & Underlayment Is Installed

With all of the new sheathing nailed into place, the seams of each sheet of plywood are taped up with all-weather deck tape as an added measure of reinforcement. Next, underlayment is installed over the entire surface. This thin, waterproof membrane protects the sheathing from harmful elements like rain, wind, snow, and ice.

Drip Edge Is Installed

Drip edge flashing is installed around all of the edges of the roof. This thin metal acts as a barrier, preventing water from seeping into the roof, instead helping it to roll off away from the fascia into the gutters.

New Shingles Are Installed

Now it's time to install the new shingles! For her new roof, Judy has selected the elegant shade of Castle Gray from our IKO Dynasty collection to beautifully complement her home.

Ridge Vent Is Installed

At the highest point of the roof, a ridge vent is installed to let trapped heat and moisture escape. This crucial step keeps the attic dry and helps prevent damage from condensation buildup.

The Roof After

After a few finishing touches and a thorough cleanup process (and after this bay window is finished), Judy's roof is complete-built to last and looking beautiful!