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Roof Replacement Photo Album: New Roof Brings New Life to Historic Oxford, CT Church

Project Manager Bill and his expert crew headed to St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Oxford after Father Josh and the church staff reached out to Brown Roofing for an estimate. The church’s roof, over 30 years old, was showing its age. Inspector Chase conducted a thorough evaluation and found extensive moss, lichen, and algae buildup, all of which had taken a serious toll on the roof's condition. It was clear the time had come for a full replacement. After discussing the findings and options with the staff, a plan was put in place to give the church a strong, long-lasting new roof. Bill and his crew began by carefully removing all of the old shingles, exposing the plywood sheathing underneath. Any damaged sections of the sheathing were removed and replaced with fresh, sturdy CDX plywood. Then, ice and water shield along with synthetic underlayment were installed to create a water-resistant barrier and protect the structure below. Finally, beautiful IKO Dynasty shingles in the elegant shade of Brownstone were installed, giving the church a refreshed and timeless appearance. Now, the parish has a durable, stunning new roof that will continue to protect and inspire for many years to come. Brown Won't Let You Down!

Before: Aerial View

Here's a bird's-eye view of the St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church. Swipe through to see the excellent transformation!

Before: Northwest View

A lot of the moss, lichen, and algae buildup is concentrated on the northwest side of the church's roof, where moisture tends to linger the longest. Over time, this has led to significant shingle deterioration. It's definitely time to fix it up!

The Teardown Begins

The crew starts by hanging large tarps around the edges of the roof and laying them across the yard. These tarps catch falling debris and help protect the homeowner's property from any potential damage during the project.

The Sheathing Is Exposed

The crew carefully strips all of the old shingles off of the roof, revealing the plywood layer underneath. This plywood layer is called the sheathing, and it is the structural foundation of the roof. The crew will closely inspect the sheathing for any evidence of damage, like rot or mold.

Bad Plywood Is Removed

Any plywood found with damage is removed and replaced, ensuring a strong, solid base for the new roofing system.

Seams Are Taped and Ice and Water Shield Is Installed

As per current building code, the seams of each sheet of plywood are taped up with all-weather Sealoron XT deck tape. Ice and water shield membrane is installed from the eaves up six feet as well as along all of the valleys to ensure waterproofness to harsh elements like rain, snow, and ice.

Underlayment Is Installed

The rest of the roof is covered by NovaSeal ULTRA synthetic underlayment, creating a full layer of protection over the sheathing and adding an extra measure of reinforcement.

New Shingles Are Installed

Now it's time for the new shingles to go on! The crew installs IKO Dynasty premium-laminated, architectural shingles in the gorgeous shade of Brownstone to fantastically complement the church's beautiful brick walls. These heavy-duty Impact 3 shingles are proudly backed by Brown Roofing's 50-year warranty.

Ridge Vent Is Installed

A vent is installed along all of the ridges of the roof. These allow for proper airflow by letting hot, humid air that rises from inside of the building a way to escape, eliminating damaging condensation buildup.

Step-Flashing Is Installed

Step-flashing is installed along the side of the wall where it meets the roof. This is a thin metal barrier that directs water away from the junction to create a watertight seal and fight moisture damage.