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Roof Replacement Photo Album: 25-Year-Old Roof Refreshed with IKO Dynasty Frostone Gray Shingles in Weston, CT

Lisa in Weston reached out to Brown Roofing because she wanted to be proactive about her 25-year-old roof. While she wasn’t experiencing any issues yet, she was interested in adding a second layer of shingles to stay ahead of potential leaks. Inspector Austin visited the home and explained why Brown Roofing doesn’t recommend layering shingles. Doing so can create excess weight, reduce the roof’s lifespan, and make it harder to identify or repair underlying damage. Instead, Austin outlined our trusted process: a full roof removal followed by a brand-new installation using the strongest heavyweight shingles on the market. Lisa appreciated the clarity and care in our approach and decided to move forward with us. Project Manager Bill and his expert crew got to work, removing the old shingles and inspecting the plywood decking underneath. Damaged sections were replaced, and a protective layer of underlayment was installed to safeguard the new decking from moisture. To complete the transformation, we installed IKO Dynasty shingles in the sleek and modern shade of Frostone Gray, backed by our 50-year warranty. Now, Lisa has a beautiful new roof that’s built to last and ready to protect her home for 25 years...times two! Brown Won't Let You Down!

The Roof Before

Here's a glance at Lisa's roof before replacement. Click through to see the excellent transformation!

The Teardown Starts

The crew starts things off by carefully stripping all of the old shingles off of the roof. Before they start the teardown, large tarps are hung up around the edges of the roof to catch the falling debris, leading to a more efficient cleanup process and full protection of the homeowner's property from potential damage.

The Decking Is Exposed

Underneath the old shingles is a layer of plywood called the decking. This is the structural foundation of the roof, and must be in tip-top health before we can start putting the new roofing system on. The crew closely examines the entire surface for any evidence of damage, like rot or mold.

New Plywood Is Installed

Any sections found with damage are removed and replaced with half-inch CDX plywood to ensure a solid, strong base.

Seams Are Taped and Underlayment Is Installed

With the decking secured, ice and water shield membrane is applied to the decking from the eaves up six feet. After that, the seams of each sheet of plywood are taped up with all-weather Sealoron XT deck tape as another measure of reinforcement and also to meet current building code. Then, a layer of NovaSeal ULTRA synthetic underlayment is installed over all of the decking not covered in ice and water shield.

New Shingles Are Installed

Now that the underlayment is complete, it's time to start installing the new shingles! Brown Roofing proudly trusts IKO Dynasty premium-laminated shingles for all roofs backed by our 50-year warranty. Lisa has selected the sleek shade of Frostone Gray for her new roof.