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Roof Replacement Photo Album: Aging Roof Out, Strength and Style in with a Gorgeous Replacement in Cheshire, CT

Cheshire homeowner Brendan reached out to Brown Roofing looking to replace his aging roof. At over 30 years old, it wasn’t leaking yet, but Brendan knew it was time. Inspector Coleton conducted a thorough assessment and found significant shingle wear, especially balding areas that signaled the need for replacement. After walking Brendan through our process and material options, he felt confident moving forward with us. Project Manager Dennis and his expert crew got to work, removing the old shingles and inspecting the plywood foundation underneath, known as the sheathing. Any damaged sections were replaced to ensure a solid base. From there, they installed ice and water shield membrane, followed by high-performance synthetic underlayment. Brendan selected the sharp shade of Summit Gray from our IKO Dynasty line, a durable choice backed by our 50-year Brown Promise warranty. After final touches, including flashing and a full property cleanup, Brendan’s new roof is complete: sleek, sturdy, and ready for whatever New England weather throws its way. Brown Won't Let You Down!

The Roof Before

Here's a look at Brendan's house before the roof transformation. Swipe through to see the fantastic renovation!

Before: Shingle Pattern Baldness

A closer look at Brendan's roof reveals issues that aren't always visible from the ground. The shingles are losing their protective granules, making them less effective against the elements. Left unaddressed, this can lead to larger bald spots, leaks, and interior damage. It's time to take off this aging roof and replace it with something modern, durable, and built to last.

The Teardown Begins

The crew starts things off by carefully stripping all of the old shingles off of the roof. Before they begin, they hang up large tarps around the edges of the roof, as well as drape some across the property. These are meant to catch falling debris, leading to an easier cleanup process, as well as ensuring full protection of the homeowner's property from potential damage.

The Sheathing Is Exposed

Underneath the old shingles is a layer of plywood called the sheathing. This is the structural foundation of the roof, and, as such, must be in tip-top condition before the new roofing system can be installed on top. The crew closely examines the sheathing for any evidence of damage, such as rot or mold, and removes any affected sections. The removed sections are then replaced with sturdy new half-inch CDX plywood.

Seams Are Taped and Ice and Water Shield Is Installed

Ice and water shield membrane is installed from the eaves up six feet to ensure the most vulnerable parts of the roof are fully protected from harsh elements like rain, snow, and ice. After that, the rest of the sheets of plywood are taped up at the seams with all-weather deck tape to meet current building codes.

Underlayment Is Installed

The rest of the sheathing is lined with Velora One synthetic underlayment for the best protection possible. After that, we will be ready for new shingles!

Same for the Bay Window Roof

It's not just the main roof that gets the upgrade! Every side roof and bay window is treated with the same premium care and materials during the renovation.

New Shingles Are Installed

Now it's time to install the new shingles! Brown Roofing proudly trusts IKO Dynasty premium-laminated architectural shingles for all roofs backed by our 50-year warranty. These shingles come in a variety of eye-catching shades, and Brendan has selected the gorgeous Summit Gray for his new roof.