In March 2026, Prime Roofing & Restoration replaced the roof on a two-story home in the Sterling Gate neighborhood of Alabaster, in Shelby County, Alabama. After a February inspection, the crew tore off and replaced the whole roof on March 5 and 6.
Project at a glance
- Location: Sterling Gate, Alabaster, Shelby County, AL
- Inspection: February 13, 2026
- Installed: March 5 to 6, 2026
- Home: Two-story home with a raised rear deck
- Service: roof replacement
- Roof: New architectural shingles over synthetic underlayment
About Sterling Gate
Sterling Gate is a neighborhood in the Maylene area of southern Alabaster. Shelby County tax maps list close to 375 parcels recorded under Sterling Gate plat names, including the Cedar Grove at Sterling Gate sections.
About Alabaster
Alabaster is Prime Roofing’s home town. See our Alabaster roofing page.
Before: what the inspection found
The challenge: a tall two-story roof over a deck
Two-story homes with a raised deck below are harder to re-roof safely: debris has to be kept off the deck and away from the doors, and the crew works from a steeper, taller roof edge.
The shingles were staged on the driveway, the deck was protected, and the tear-off and new roof were finished over two days.
What we did
- Inspected the roof in February and documented its condition.
- Delivered and staged the new shingles on the driveway.
- Protected the deck and landscaping.
- Tore off the old roof and checked the decking.
- Installed synthetic underlayment and leak barrier.
- Installed new architectural shingles.
- Cleaned up and photographed the finished roof by drone.
During the job
The finished roof
Why these materials
Architectural (dimensional) shingles are made from two laminated layers, so they are thicker and heavier than the old flat 3-tab shingles many Birmingham-area homes started with. Prime Roofing is an Owens Corning Preferred Contractor and also installs other major brands; see our asphalt shingle roofs page for the options.
Synthetic underlayment goes over the whole deck under the shingles. It is lighter and more tear-resistant than old felt paper, it lies flat in the heat, and it gives the roof a second layer of water protection if a shingle is ever damaged.
A self-adhering leak barrier is used in the spots where water collects or changes direction: valleys, around chimneys, along walls and around pipes. It seals around each nail, which is why it goes where leaks usually start.
Keeping your roof in good shape
- Check the roof from the ground after every hailstorm or strong wind. The National Weather Service office in Birmingham, which is based at the Shelby County Airport in Calera, issues the severe thunderstorm and hail warnings for this part of central Alabama.
- Keep gutters and downspouts clear, especially in fall, so water does not back up under the first row of shingles.
- Trim tree limbs back at least 6 to 10 feet from the roof. Limbs that rub the shingles wear off the granules that protect them.
- Look at pipe boots and roof vents once a year. Rubber pipe boots dry out in the Alabama sun long before the shingles do.
- If you see a ceiling stain, call right away. A small leak at a flashing is a quick fix, while wet decking left for months is not.
Frequently asked questions
Most homes Prime Roofing re-roofs are torn off and covered in one day, with cleanup and a final check the same day or the next morning. Bigger or steeper roofs can take a second day.
The crew covers the deck and the area below the roof edge with tarps and works debris away from doors and railings. Magnetic sweepers pick up nails at the end of each day.
After the tear-off the crew walks the bare decking. Rotten, soft or broken boards are cut out and replaced with new sheathing before any underlayment goes down, so the new shingles have a solid base to nail into.
Yes. Our office is in Alabaster. See our Alabaster roofing services.
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