brewster, ny
Jeff’s roof was getting older, and a leak had already shown up. He was planning to add solar, so he called Extera to do the roof first, before any panels went up. He wanted a documented install, the right materials, and a roof that wouldn’t need to be touched again.
$25k-$30k
2 days
Brewster, NY
“Extera Roofing was fast, friendly, and fixed my roof leak right the first time.”
— Jeff, Brewster, NY
Jeff’s project started with the solar conversation. The panels weren’t going up yet, but they were on the horizon, and the roof needed to be built so they could sit on top later without disturbing the system underneath. We worked through the ventilation, the underlayment layers, and the accessory plan together.
A full tear-off means every shingle, every nail, and every layer of the old roof comes off, down to the bare wood deck. We don't lay new shingles over old ones, because that traps existing damage underneath and shortens the life of the new roof. Starting from a clean deck matters even more when solar is in the future, because the new system gets a fair start without old problems hiding under it.
Before the shingles go on, we install two protective layers across the deck. The ice and water shield is a self-sealing membrane that goes in the most vulnerable spots: the eaves, the valleys, and anywhere water tends to pool. It blocks leaks even if shingles get damaged. A synthetic underlayment then covers the rest of the deck as a second line of defense. These layers stay hidden once the roof is finished, but they're the ones that stop the next leak.
Landmark PRO is a heavier architectural shingle, designed to last longer and stand up to weather better than a standard three-tab. The Espresso color reads warm and deep against the home's exterior. The heavier shingle gives Jeff a roof built to outlast 25 years of solar on top.
Jeff's new roof is backed by CertainTeed's 5-Star Warranty: 50 years on materials, 30 years on workmanship. We handed over the paperwork upon completion.
A vented roof system lets air flow through the attic, which prevents moisture buildup that can damage the shingles and the wood underneath. We planned the ventilation during design and built it in on install day.
Roof accessories include things like flashing, vents, drip edge, and pipe boots. We replaced all of them as part of the new system, because reusing old accessories on a new roof creates weak spots that lead to leaks.
We photographed every phase of the install, from the bare deck up. Jeff has a permanent record of the materials, the system underneath, and how the work was done, which is the kind of information a solar installer will want to see, too.
Jeff doesn’t have to brace for the next storm anymore. The leak is gone, and so are the aging shingles that were heading toward the same problem. When solar goes up, it will sit on a roof built to outlast it. In the meantime, the deep Espresso shingles look like they were always meant to be there.
