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Roof Replacement Photo Album: From Wavy to Wonderful: A Strong New Roof in Southbury, CT

When Mike in Southbury needed both a new roof and full gutter replacement, he knew exactly who to call—Brown Roofing, the team with top-tier materials and craftsmanship! Inspector Brian discovered significant moisture damage that had caused the shingles to buckle, giving the roof a wavy, uneven look. A full replacement was the right call, and we got to work. Project Manager Connor and his expert crew removed the old roof and all the damaged sheathing, replacing it with brand-new, sturdy CDX plywood. With protective underlayment in place and durable IKO Dynasty shingles on top, Mike’s roof is now strong, stunning, and built to handle whatever the weather brings—no more buckling in sight! Brown Won't Let You Down!

Before: Front View

Here's a look at Mike's roof from the front before the renovation. Click through to see the gorgeous transformation!

Before: Wavy Looks

Mike's old roof had a wavy appearance-known as buckling-caused by significant moisture damage beneath the shingles. At this point, the shingles were completely compromised. Thankfully, we got there just in time to replace everything before any major leaks could set in.

The Old Shingles Come Off

The crew starts things off by carefully stripping all of the old shingles off of the roof. This reveals the layer of plywood underneath, which is called the sheathing.

The Sheathing Is Examined

The sheathing is the structural foundation of the roof. As such, it needs to be in tip-top health, any sections found with damage, like rot or mold, need to be removed. The crew found that all of Mike's sheathing was damaged and needed to be stripped.

New Plywood Is Installed

The crew installs strong new 1/2" CDX plywood sheets, forming a healthy and solid new base for the new roof. Each sheet installed is numbered for easy tracking so that the crew can accurately report back to the homeowner exactly how many new sheets were used.

Seams Are Taped & Underlayment Is Installed

As the sheathing continues to be installed, other crew members begin taping of the seams of each sheet with all-weather deck tape as per building codes. After that, a layer of underlayment is installed. This is a thin, water-resistant membrane that protects the sheathing from harmful elements like rain, wind, snow, and ice.

New Cricket for the Chimney

A new cricket is installed against the chimney. This triangular addition prevents water from pooling and potentially damaging the chimney and surrounding roof.

The New Shingles Go On

Now it's time to install the new shingles! For his new roof, Mike has selected the sleek shade of Shadow Brown from our heavyweight IKO Dynasty collection. These sleek, premium-laminated shingles are proudly backed by Brown Roofing's 50-year warranty.

Completed Chimney Cricket & Flashing

The chimney cricket is completed with shingles, and flashing is secured around the entire chimney where it meets the roof. This is a thin, metal barrier that ensures a watertight seal around the junction.