Full Flat and Shingle Roof Replacement in Brooklyn

This one had two completely different roofing systems that both needed to go. A pitched shingle section up front and a large flat roof out back - each with its own set of problems. That kind of dual-system job takes real planning, and cutting corners on either side creates headaches down the road.

Here's what we were working with on the flat roof - cracked, deteriorating material pulling away at the parapet walls, debris buildup, and ventilation pipes that needed to be properly flashed and sealed. On the shingle side, the old roof was showing its age, with gaps and worn-out areas that were past the point of patching. Both systems needed a full tear-off and fresh start.

For the flat section, we put down a clean, continuous membrane across the entire field - tight seams, proper wraps up the parapet walls, and careful detailing around every penetration including the turbine vents. Getting those flashing points right is where a lot of roofers fall short. Water always finds the weak spot, so we treat every pipe, vent, and wall transition like it matters - because it does.

The shingle side got a full replacement with new architectural shingles laid out in a tight, consistent pattern from ridge to edge. The whole front slope came out looking sharp. More importantly, it's properly layered and sealed so it can handle whatever New York weather throws at it.

Brooklyn properties often have this mixed-roof setup, and not every contractor is comfortable handling both systems on the same job. We do this kind of work regularly, and paying attention to the details on both the flat roof and the shingle section is what separates a roof that lasts from one that leaks in two years.