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Roof Replacement Photo Album: Seymour, CT Home Gets Code-Compliant Roof Upgrade

Inspector Chase met with homeowner Ellen, right here in our hometown of Seymour, after she reached out to Brown Roofing about replacing a section of her roof. The area in question was low-sloping and previously had shingles installed—something that’s no longer up to code, as it can lead to ponding water and moisture damage. Current building standards now call for an SBS (styrene-butadiene-styrene) roofing system in these cases, and we were happy to make it happen. Project Manager Austin and his crew removed the old shingles, laid down strong new plywood for a solid base, and installed both the membrane base and cap. Now Ellen’s new roof is fully up to code, watertight, and built to last for years to come! Brown Won't Let You Down!

The Section to Be Updated

This blurry finger indicates the section of Ellen's roof we are tackling today. Click through to see a roof transformation at its finest!

The Roof Before

Here's a look at the old three-tab shingles we'll be removing and replacing today to meet current building codes. The new roofing system will offer much better moisture protection and long-term durability. Time to get started!

The Teardown

The crew starts things off by carefully stripping the old shingles off of the roof. This exposes the layer of plywood underneath, called the sheathing. The sheathing is the structural foundation of the roof.

New Plywood Is Installed

Ellen's existing sheathing had an old ice-and-water shield firmly adhered to it, and removing it would've caused unnecessary damage. Since the sheathing was still solid with no signs of rot or decay, the crew installed new 1/2" CDX plywood over it to create a clean, flat surface for the new roofing system to properly adhere to.

New Sheathing

Each new sheet of plywood is numbered for easy tracking. The crew will be able to accurately report back to the homeowner exactly how many new sheets have been installed.

SBS Base Is Installed

The first layer of the Polyglass Elastoflex SBS roofing system, called the base, is firmly adhered to the new sheathing. This membrane protects the sheathing from harsh elements that could cause moisture damage, like rain, snow, and ice.

SBS Cap Is Installed

The top layer of the SBS system, called the cap, is firmly adhered atop the base, completing the roof with a seamless finish.

Securing the Wall Upturn

The SBS roofing material is extended up the side of the perimeter wall-this is called a wall upturn-to create a watertight seal and add flexibility and durability where the roof and wall meet at a 90-degree angle.