Structural Roof Replacement & Premium Velux Skylight UpgradeA true roof replacement goes far deeper than the shingles visible from the street; it requires restoring the structural foundation underneath. For this residential property in the Radley Run community of West Chester, PA, Sugarsbridge Contractors managed everything from advanced safety staging to intensive heavy-duty decking reconstruction before deploying a high-performance, permanent weatherproofing system.
Technical Execution & System Specifications:
Decking Remediation & Substrate Prep: Stripped away the failing exterior layers and removed 5 sheets of compromised, moisture-damaged OSB roof deck. The foundation was rebuilt and reinforced utilizing ultra-durable, premium 4-ply CDX plywood sheathing.
High-Exposure Underlayment System: Laid down a continuous layer of premium CertainTeed Roof Runner synthetic underlayment, heavily reinforced with high-performance self-adhering ice and water shields across all critical transition zones, penetrations, and valleys.
Solar-Powered Skylight Integration: Swapped out three large, aging, inefficient skylights for brand-new, upgraded Velux skylights engineered with integrated solar-powered auto-shade blinds for maximum thermal control.
Architectural Shingle Application: Completed the exterior field using our regionally preferred CertainTeed Pro architectural shingles, upgrading the property's wind resistance, impact defense, and dimensional shadow lines.
Precision Flashing Appointments: Fabricated and tied in premium custom base and counter flashing transitions alongside Ultra Lifetime plumbing vent collars to establish an absolute watertight barrier at every roof penetration.
