This New Bedford home had two layers of old shingles on it and a mix of pitched and flat roof sections, which is common on homes in the city. We stripped it all down, put on a new Owens Corning Duration roof in Onyx Black, installed new EPDM rubber roofing on the low-slope sections, and re-leaded the chimney. Start to finish, the crew had it done in two days.
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What We Did
- ✓Two-layer tear-off. There were two layers of shingles on this roof. Both came off, down to the deck. Roofing over a second layer adds weight, hides deck problems, and shortens the life of the new roof, so a full tear-off was the right call.
- ✓Owens Corning Duration shingles. About 27 squares of Duration architectural shingles in Onyx Black. Duration shingles are built with Owens Corning SureNail technology, a reinforced nailing strip that helps them hold tight in high wind.
- ✓EPDM on the flat sections. Shingles are not made for low-slope roofs. Water sits too long and finds its way in. The flat sections got new EPDM rubber roofing, a single-ply membrane built to handle standing water and seal the areas shingles cannot.
- ✓Chimney re-lead. The flashing where the chimney meets the roof was redone with new lead. Old, cracked chimney flashing is one of the most common sources of roof leaks we see.
- ✓Two-day install. From tear-off to final cleanup, the whole job was finished in two days.
Pitched and Flat Roofs on One House
A lot of New Bedford homes have additions, porches, and dormers with low-slope or flat roofs tied into the main shingled roof. Those transitions are where problems start. Using the right material on each section, shingles on the pitched areas and EPDM on the flat areas, is what keeps the whole roof watertight instead of just most of it.
If you are seeing leaks around a chimney, check out our post on chimney leaks and flashing. Not sure whether you need a full replacement or a repair? Read how to decide between roof repair and replacement, or see what to expect during a roof replacement.
Why Onyx Black Duration
Onyx Black is one of the most popular colors in the Duration line. It gives the house a clean, sharp look and pairs well with darker siding like this home has. Duration is also part of a complete Owens Corning roof system, which matters for warranty coverage. Learn what being an Owens Corning Preferred Contractor means for your roof warranty.
Need a New Roof in New Bedford?
Faria & Son Roofing works all over New Bedford and the South Coast. Two layers, flat sections, an old chimney: we handle all of it and give you a straight answer with a free estimate. Learn more about our roofing services in New Bedford, MA, or see more of our work in the project gallery.