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Photo Album: A New Stratford, CT Roof Built to Beat the Wind

Vincent in Stratford gave Brown Roofing a call after heavy winds had ripped several shingles right off his roof. Inspector Brand went out to assess the damage and recommended a full roof replacement—and Vincent was all in. After learning about our expert process, premium craftsmanship, and top-tier materials (like our IKO Dynasty shingles, which are built to handle winds up to 130 mph and come with a rock-solid 50-year warranty), Vincent knew he had picked the right team. And we couldn’t have agreed more! Once everything was lined up, Project Manager Connor and his talented crew got to work. They stripped off the old shingles, reinforced the sheathing with sturdy new CDX plywood where needed, installed high-quality underlayment, and finished it off with those gorgeous, durable IKO shingles. Vincent even chose to add elegant copper accents around his chimney for a stylish finishing touch. Now his roof is stronger, sleeker, and ready to handle whatever the wind throws its way—no more missing shingles here! Brown Won't Let You Down!

The Roof Before

Here's a look at Vincent's roof before the renovation. Click through to see the fantastic way we transformed it!

Preparing for the Teardown

Before the crew gets to work taking off the old roof, large tarps are laid out across the yard to ensure that the property is fully protected from falling debris. In addition, this helps aid the cleanup process.

The Old Shingles Come Off

The crew carefully strips all of the old shingles off of the roof, revealing the layer of plywood underneath. This is called the sheathing, and it is the structural foundation of the roof. Before the new shingles can go on, the crew must closely inspect the sheathing for any signs of damage, such as rot or mold, and remove any affected areas.

New Plywood Is Installed

Strong new 1/2" CDX plywood is installed, cut and sized to precisely fit where the damaged sections have been removed, ensuring a secure and solid base for the new roof.

Seams Are Taped & Underlayment Is Installed

With all of the new sheathing in place, it's time to tape up the seams of each plywood sheet with all-weather deck tape as required by building code. After that, the underlayment is installed. This is a thin, water-resistant material that shields the sheathing from harmful elements like rain, wind, snow, and ice.

Ready for New Shingles

A drip edge flashing is installed around all of the edges of the roof. This is a thin metal barrier that prevents the water from seeping into the roof from the edges by guiding it away from the fascia and into the gutters. This is also securely taped up with all-weather deck tape.

New Shingles Go On

Let's install those new shingles! Brown Roofing proudly installs premium-laminated IKO Dynasty shingles for all roofs backed by our 50-year warranty. Vincent has selected the ultra-popular shade of Granite Black to perfectly complement his home.

Copper Flashing Is Installed on the Chimney

Flashing is installed along the sides of the chimney where it meets the roof. Much like the drip edge, this thin metal prevents water from seeping in through a vulnerable junction. Vincent opted to have gorgeous copper flashing installed, adding a touch of modern elegance.

The Roof After

With a few finishing touches, such as installing a ridge vent and ridge cap as well ass securing all of the flashing around any roof pipes, Vincent's roof is officially complete-built to last and looking beautiful!