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Roof Replacement Photo Album: Derby, CT Home Upgraded with Charcoal Gray Shingles

Derby homeowner Jessica reached out to Brown Roofing knowing her roof was between 25 and 30 years old. While it hadn’t caused any problems yet, she wanted to stay ahead of potential issues and take a proactive approach. Inspector John performed a full inspection and walked her through our process, from our high-quality materials to our expert craftsmanship. Confident in her decision, Jessica moved forward with us. Project Manager Bill and his crew got to work, carefully removing the old shingles and inspecting the sheathing beneath. They found that the entire layer of plywood needed to be replaced, so they installed brand-new half-inch CDX plywood to create a strong, fresh foundation. From there, they laid down protective underlayment and topped it all off with IKO Cambridge shingles in the sleek shade of Charcoal Gray. Now, Jessica’s home is protected by a durable, great-looking roof that’s built to last. Brown Won't Let You Down!

The Roof Before

Here is a look at Jessica's roof before the renovation. Swipe through to see the excellent transformation!

The Teardown Begins

The crew kicks things off by carefully stripping all of the old shingles off of the roof. Before they begin, they hang up large tarps to catch the falling debris, making for a very efficient cleanup process as well as making sure the home is fully protected from any potential damage.

New Sheathing Is Installed

Underneath the old shingles is a layer of plywood called the sheathing, which serves as the structural foundation of the roof. In Jessica's case, years of wear and moisture had taken their toll, so the crew removed all of the old sheathing and installed brand-new half-inch CDX plywood directly to the rafters, creating a clean, solid foundation for the new roof.

Fresh New Plywood

Each new sheet of plywood installed is numbered for easy tracking so that the crew can accurately inform the homeowner exactly how many sheets were used.

Seams Are Taped & Underlayment Is Installed

Ice and water shield membrane is adhered from the eaves up six feet. Then, the seams of the rest of the plywood sheets are taped up with all-weather Sealoron XT deck tape to meet current building code. After that, TopShield synthetic underlayment is applied to the rest of the decking surface to ensure complete protection of the decking from harsh elements like rain, snow, wind, and ice.

New Shingles Are Installed

Now it's time to install the new shingles! For her fantastic new roof, Jessica selected the sleek and refined shade of Charcoal Gray from IKO's Cambridge collection. These beautiful shingles are backed by a 25-year warranty.