Hopewell Junction, NY
George called us when the leak stopped being a “maybe later.” He wasn’t shopping for the cheapest crew willing to climb up there. He wanted a documented system, installed once, with photos to prove the work, and a shingle color that finally suited the brick.
$40–50k
2 days
Hopewell Junction, NY
We walked the roof, confirmed the ventilation plan, and finalized every protection detail before the crew was on the calendar. George picked Shenandoah from the CertainTeed Landmark PRO line, a color chosen specifically to complement the brick.
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 any existing damage underneath and shortens the life of the new roof. Starting from a clean deck lets us see exactly what's underneath and fix anything that needs attention before the new system goes on.
Before the shingles went on, we installed two protective layers across the deck. The Ice and water shield is a self-sealing membrane that goes in the most vulnerable spots. It blocks leaks even if shingles get damaged. Then the CertainTeed synthetic underlayment covers the rest of the deck, adding a second line of defense between the shingles and the wood.
Landmark PRO is a heavier architectural shingle, designed to last longer and stand up to weather better than a standard three-tab shingle. The Shenandoah color was picked to complement the brick on George's home, so the new roof would look like it belongs.
George'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. George has a permanent record of the materials, the system underneath, and how the work was done.
George doesn’t watch the ceiling during a storm anymore. The granules that used to wash off the old shingles and pile up at the downspouts are gone, too. And when he pulls into the driveway, the new Shenandoah roof looks like it belongs with the brick. It’s a color that finally fits the home, and a roof he won’t have to think about for a long time.
