Defazio New Roof
Hoover Farm Subdivision
Laytonsville, MD 20882

On March 2, 2018 a storm with winds over 78mph blew through the Hoover Farm Subdivision in Laytonsville, MD damaging several homes. The Defazio's roof was hit pretty hard.

Wind ripped the 25 year "builder's shingles" from the roof in several places.

We carefully waterproofed the home with temporary "tarping," securing the home from further damage, and the roof replacement process begins ...

Roofing Diagram.

Choosing roof colors: Moire Black (lighter) vs. Charcoal Black (dark).

CertainTeed Landmark "Lifetime" Architectural Shingles are loaded onto the rooftop. Color: Charcoal Black

The 25 year "3-tab builder's shingles are being removed ...

Old roofing and tarpaper are stripped down to the OSB (oriented strand board) plywood.

Plywood repairs are made where necessary ...

Custom aluminum drip edge, ice & water barrier, and synthetic underlayment are skillfully applied before the new shingles are nailed.

Upgrades from the existing builder's shingles and organic tarpaper (roofing felt) included:

Upgrade to 6" custom drip edge at all eaves (gutter edges)
Upgrade to 4" custom drip edge at all rakes (sloped sides of gables) where none existed
Upgrade to "Ice & Water Barrier" at all gutter edges, valleys, and around penetrations
Upgrade from organic 15 lb. tarpaper "felt" underlayment to synthetic underlay
Upgrade from builder's shingles to CertainTeed Landmark Architectural Lifetime Shingles
Upgrade from builder's grade metal ridge vent to High Performance Shingle Vent II Ridge Vent System.

Color: Landmark "Charcoal Black"

A New Shingle Vent II System will naturally circulate more air through the attic, and will also:

Stabilize the attic air temperature with no extra energy cost.
Keep the insulation drier thus making it more effective.
Lower heating and cooling costs.
Help eliminate dangerous mold and mildew, helping out your allergies, maybe keeping you healthier.
Help prolong the life of plywood, building materials, and insulation.

New neoprene/aluminum pipe collars installed; Rustoleum Brand rust resistant paint applied to all pipes, vents, heater exhaust ...

The custom aluminum drip edge helps deposit rain water directly into the gutter system, protecting against plywood and fascia wood damage. Most roofers don't do anything like this ...