New Construction Roof Installation From Deck Up

Roofing follows dry-in milestones: deck complete, penetrations framed, and chimney or skylight curbs set. Early involvement prevents last-minute cricket omissions on wide chimneys.

Additions tying into existing homes need transition flashing planned before sheathing closes walls.

If you are comparing new construction to replacing an old roof, see our roof replacement page for tear-off context—we link both paths below.

Framing inspection sign-off should precede dry-in—sheathing installed over bowed trusses telegraphs through shingles.

New construction starts with clean decks and current code for ice barrier and nailing schedules. Re-roofs must address hidden deck damage and layer limits.

Installation quotes assume builder-ready substrates; re-roof quotes assume tear-off and disposal.

For existing homes nearing end of life, replacement scope may overlap— we clarify which track fits your project.

Each layer is specified before material release.

• Deck sheathing inspection and nail pattern verification
• Ice and water membrane at eaves, valleys, and penetrations
• Underlayment and synthetic wraps per slope and exposure
• Starter, field, ridge, and ventilation products as designed
• Pipe boots, chimney flashing, and wall step sequences
• Final inspection walk with builder punch-list items

Major additions sometimes remove existing roofing at the tie line even on new framing elsewhere. We strip to deck at the junction so underlayment and flashing integrate across old and new.

Matching existing shingle courses on partial tie-ins requires elevation planning before the addition roof closes.

Pure new construction on open lots skips tear-off but still needs deck moisture protection if rain arrives mid-build.

Tie-in tear lines on additions need weather cutoffs if the existing home stays occupied.

We verify sheathing thickness, panel gaps, and clip schedules before underlayment. Wet OSB from exposure must dry or be replaced—installing over saturated decks traps moisture.

Board sheathing on custom homes needs overlay or gap rules per manufacturer. Hip and valley layouts start from accurate plans to avoid short course mistakes.

Truss uplift clips and hurricane ties are framing scope but affect how edge metal anchors.

Rain on open sheathing before dry-in may require replacement of swollen panels.

Builders often specify architectural shingles for production homes; custom projects may choose metal or designer lines. Low-slope garage and porch sections need membrane specs coordinated with main roof color and height.

Ventilation products must match attic volume calculations—not every plan set updates after insulation changes.

We confirm manufacturer compatibility across ice barrier, underlayment, and field products before ordering.

Clear staging areas for material drops and protect windows from ladder activity. Landscaping on finished lots needs plywood paths when installs happen after sod.

Subcontractor sequencing—siding, windows, HVAC curbs—should complete before final roof flashings when possible.

Change orders for added skylights or dormers should reach us before ridge vent cutting.

Underground sprinkler heads near drip lines need marking before ladder staging.

Order aligns with inspection milestones on many Hartford County builds.

• Dry-in with ice barrier and underlayment after deck approval
• Drip edge, starters, and field install per wind zone nailing
• Penetration flashings and chimney details before ridge vent
• Ventilation balance check with insulation contractor
• Final magnet sweep and builder walkthrough

Complexity of pitch, dormers, and penetrations matters more than lot size alone. Metal and designer shingles increase trim labor as well as material.

Coordination delays—open decks exposed to rain—can add redecking cost; builders should schedule dry-in promptly.

We provide builder-friendly line items for draw schedules when requested.

Confirm these before install day.

• Approved plans for ventilation and penetration locations
• Deck dry and nailed per engineer spec
• Chimney and skylight curbs framed and square
• Material delivery path clear for boom or carry
• Existing home tie-in elevations marked if addition

Infill lots near West Hartford Center face tight staging and neighbor clearance rules. Subdivisions off Albany Avenue often use truss packages with standard asphalt specs.

Town inspections for framing and roofing vary; we coordinate when permits are in the builder’s name.

For re-roofing an existing home instead of new construction, review our roof replacement service for tear-off and remaining-life guidance.