Klaus Larsen LLC Before & After Photos

Here was a condo in Manchester, CT where the existing roof was malfunctioning. The first step was to tear off the original shingles, to be recycled into asphalt for paving CT roads. Klaus Larsen applied a combination of Ice & Water shield and underlayment to protect the plywood decking against moisture. We also replaced the vent pipe boots and added a VentSure Ridge Vent to increase ventilation and reduce the buildup of condensation. The shingles used here were GAF Timberline HD in Charcoal.  

This small home in Manchester had 2 layers of shingles and needed new intake vents in the soffit. We replaced the ridge vents and installed new Cobra Fascia vents. Also, new aluminum seamless gutters were installed on the house. 

Whether your home is small or large the time comes when the roof needs to be replaced. It could be because the roof is leaking or you it may be that the roof is just old and you don't want it to start leaking. This home had a roof had 3-tab shingles that were over 20 years old which is about how long a 3-tab shingle will last. By this point, the shingles had become completely blackened by algae. Our crews came and started around 7:00 am. They attached tarps to the roof edge before tearing the roof off. Then they removed the old skylight and covered the opening with plywood. Next, we installed self-sealing Ice & Water barrier nine feet up the roof. The crew also installed it around the dormer and in the valleys to protect those vulnerable areas. Above the Ice & Water, the Synthetic underlayment was nailed down. They finished off the roof by nailing down the Onyx Black Duration shingles. The owners also got a 50-year warranty from Owens Corning because Klaus Larsen Roofing is a Platinum Contractor with Owens Corning. 

This 2-family home had a layer of asphalt shingles on top of cedar shake roof. Under the cedar shakes, there was no plywood only furring strips. Before we could install the new shingles, new plywood had to be installed over the furring strips to strengthen the roof deck before the new architectural shingles could be nailed on.

This 21-year-old home needed a new roof replacement and had damage from ice dams this past winter. To ensure that no moisture can pass through this roof, we installed three rows of Ice & Water Shield and ProArmor Synthetic Underlayment. We used Owens Corning Tru Definition duration Shingles in the color Estate Gray on the main roof, addition, and garage. To provide top-notch attic ventilation we put in a new VentSure Ridge Vent. This home will no longer have to worry about any future ice dams this upcoming winter season.