New Metal Roof for Sudbury, MA Homeowners

The challenge here was to add insulation and ventilation to a roof that had neither. The pitch on this roof is 3/12 – low by New England standards. The existing roof was asphalt shingles, about 15 years old, and was giving the homeowners a lot of trouble: ice dams in the winter and multiple leaks during heavy wind-driven rainstorms. Learn more about New Metal Roof for Sudbury, MA Homeowners.

Pre-galvanized continuous vent with “rafters” inserted and extended over the existing roof deck to create a ventilated soffit.

Field shot of new “rafters” spaced every 16” on center over the new built-up insulation.

Working to get the “rafters” secured through the insulation and into the wood deck.

Close up of continuous soffit vent material installed at eave edge over built-up insulation.

Getting ready to raise the skylights. You can see them in their original position on the old roof.

Making sure things line up straight!

View of the continuous vent and fascia detail before the drip edge is added.

Skylights raised and installed on new roof deck.

Installation of Oxford Slate metal shingle in copper penny (Energy Star rated).

Getting it done before the weather moves in on us.

Finished drip edge, soffit vent detail, and fascia.

Installing the vented ridge cap.

Project completed. Another satisfied client!

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