Ready for a Roofing Upgrade
Here is a look at Mark's Oxford home before the roof replacement began. At approximately 24 years old, the original roofing system had reached the point where signs of age and weather exposure were becoming increasingly noticeable.
A Closer Look at the Aging Roof
A closer view of this unique roof-to-wall transition shows several signs of deterioration, including lifting shingles and areas of lichen growth. Complex architectural transitions like this require careful waterproofing and flashing to help keep water moving safely away from the structure.
Checking the Roof From the Attic
During his evaluation, Inspector Brandon also entered the attic, where visible staining on the underside of the plywood provided evidence of previous water intrusion. Whenever accessible, inspecting the attic can provide valuable information about the roofing system by revealing moisture-related issues that may not be visible from the exterior.
Removing the Original Roof
Our crew began the replacement by stripping away the existing shingles and roofing materials. Large protective tarps were positioned around the property to collect debris and help protect the home and landscaping throughout the tear-off process.
Inspecting the Exposed Decking
Once the old shingles were removed, our crew carefully inspected the exposed roof decking for compromised areas. Portions of the previous ice and water membrane remained securely adhered to sound decking, so these areas were left undisturbed rather than unnecessarily damaging otherwise usable wood.
Installing New Waterproof Protection
The plywood seams were sealed with deck tape in accordance with current installation requirements before new ice and water shield was applied along vulnerable portions of the roof. These protective materials create an important secondary barrier beneath the finished roofing system against moisture and water intrusion.
Preparing the Roof for New Shingles
Synthetic underlayment was installed across the remaining exposed decking to provide an additional water-resistant layer beneath the shingles. Drip edge and rake metal were also secured around the roof perimeter to help direct water away from the decking and fascia.
Protecting the Roof-to-Wall Transitions
New step flashing was carefully installed where the roof meets the home's exterior walls. Individual pieces of metal flashing are integrated with the shingles and properly sealed to help channel water away from these vulnerable transitions and prevent moisture from reaching the structure underneath.
Installing Frostone Gray Shingles
With the roof fully prepared, our crew began installing Mark's new IKO Dynasty shingles in Frostone Gray. The dimensional gray tones pair beautifully with the home's crisp white siding, creating a classic and refreshed exterior appearance.
Improving Attic Ventilation
A ridge ventilation system was installed along the roof peaks to help warm, humid air escape from the attic. Proper roof ventilation works alongside the other components of the roofing system to help manage heat and moisture throughout the year.
A Beautiful Finished Roof
With the work complete, Mark's Oxford home has a fresh new roofing system finished in IKO Dynasty Frostone Gray. Updated waterproofing, flashing, ventilation, and shingles provide renewed protection while giving the home a clean, polished appearance that complements its white exterior beautifully. Brown Won't Let You Down!
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