Photo Gallery

Roof Replacement Photo Album: Trumbull, CT Homeowner Chooses Brown Roofing for 30-Year Roof Upgrade

Patrick, a Trumbull homeowner, knew it was time for a change when his 30-year-old roof started showing its age, and he made the right call by reaching out to Brown Roofing. Inspector Coleton visited the property to perform a full inspection, shared his findings with Patrick, and walked him through our premium process, highlighting the top-of-the-line materials and expert craftsmanship that go into every one of our projects. After considering his options, Patrick decided to move forward with us, and we were thrilled to have him join the Brown Roofing family. Project Manager Bill and his experienced crew got to work right away, and the entire project went off without a hitch. They removed the aging shingles and discovered that the roof’s plywood foundation, also known as the sheathing, was in excellent condition. With no replacement needed, the team advanced to the next steps: taping the seams to meet modern building codes, applying ice-and-water shield and synthetic underlayment, and finally topping everything off with our most durable shingles—IKO Dynasty in the sleek and ever-popular shade of Granite Black. Now, Patrick has a strong, beautiful roof built to last another 30 years and beyond, backed by the best products on the market and craftsmanship he can trust. Brown Won't Let You Down!

The Teardown Starts

The crew kicks things off by carefully stripping all of the old shingles off of the roof, exposing the plywood foundation underneath, which is called the sheathing. Before they begin the teardown, the crew hangs up large tarps around the edges of the roof to catch the falling debris, making for a more efficient cleanup process and also fully protecting the homeowner's property from any possible damage.

The Decking Is Examined

As the structural foundation, it is crucial that the sheathing is in tip-top shape, and that there are no rotting, decaying, moldy, or damaged parts. The crew closely examines the entire surface for any evidence of this.

Seams Are Taped and New Underlayment Is Installed

The crew found that Patrick's sheathing was completely free of damage! Hooray! So they continued on with their next step: taping up all of the seams of the plywood sheets with Sealoron XT deck tape to meet current building codes. Ice-and-water shield is adhered from the eaves to six feet up. This thin, waterproof membrane protects the sheathing from harsh elements like rain, snow, and ice.

Ready for New Shingles

Installing the New Shingles

Velora One synthetic underlayment is installed over the rest of the sheathing, and after that, it's time for the brand-new shingles! These premium-laminated, architectural asphalt shingles are proudly backed by Brown Roofing's 50-year warranty. Patrick selected the great shade of Granite Black for his new roof.

Installing the Ridge Vent

Now it's time to install the ridge vent. This vent ensures proper airflow by allowing hot, moist air that rises from inside of the house a way to escape, eliminating damaging condensation buildup. A ridge cap is secured over the vent to create a seamless and polished finish.

The Finished Product

After a few finishing touches, like installing flashing around the chimney to ensure a watertight seal, and a full cleanup of the yard, Patrick's new roof is complete and looking incredible!