In April 2026, Prime Roofing & Restoration replaced the roof on a single-story brick home in Trussville, Jefferson County, Alabama. The old roof came off down to the decking, and the crew installed synthetic underlayment and new architectural shingles, with a final check a few days later.
Project at a glance
- Location: Trussville, Jefferson County, AL
- Installed: April 27, 2026
- Final check: April 30, 2026
- Home: Brick home with a raised rear deck
- Service: roof replacement
- Roof: New architectural shingles over synthetic underlayment
About Trussville
Trussville is a city of about 26,000 people in Jefferson and St. Clair counties, northeast of Birmingham along I-59. Prime Roofing serves Trussville as part of our Birmingham-area roofing services, and nearby Leeds and Moody.
Before: what the inspection found
What we checked
With the old shingles off, the crew walked the bare decking before covering it, checking for soft spots, gaps and nail pops. Sound decking means the new shingles hold their nails in the next windstorm.
The new roof was installed in one day, and the crew came back on April 30 for a final look from the ground and the drone.
What we did
- Tore off the old roof down to the decking.
- Walked and checked the decking before covering it.
- Installed synthetic underlayment.
- Installed new architectural shingles, ridge cap and vents.
- Cleaned up the yard and deck.
- Came back for a final check and drone photos.
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.
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.
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.
Granules in the gutters, curling or missing shingles, and leaks after heavy rain are the usual signs. A free inspection will tell you how much life the roof has left.
Yes. See our Birmingham-area roofing services or request a free estimate.
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